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Criminal Justice, BS

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor's DegreeAcademicCIP: 43.0199

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The J. Frank Barefield, Jr. Department of Criminal Justice offers programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Science with a major in Criminal Justice, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice, an Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Program in Criminal Justice, a joint Bachelor of Science with a major in Digital Forensics, a Master of Science in Forensic Science, a joint Master of Science in Criminal Justice/Master of Public Administration, and a joint Master of Science in Cyber Security.

Credits

120 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 33-3012.00

Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationPersuasionActive LearningLearning StrategiesWritingInstructing

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEducation and Training

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityNear VisionWritten ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionSelective AttentionWritten ExpressionInformation Ordering

Tasks

  • Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
  • Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ens
  • Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according t
  • Conduct security checks of the premises.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as criminal law, d
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareDocument management softwareData base management system softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareSpreadsheet softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search software

Tools

Air-supplying respiratorsCut resistant glovesData collectorsDesktop computersElectroshock weaponsEmergency fire extinguishersEmergency fire hosesExpandable batonsFirefighting respiratorsHearing protection plugsLaptop computersLaw enforcement flashlightsLaw enforcement handgunsLaw enforcement riflesLaw enforcement shotgunsBody wire recording devicesCarousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDigital audio recordersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersGlobal positioning system GPS receivers

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Correctional Officers and Jailers33-3012.00
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary25-1111.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Emergency head counts — initiate and coordinate unscheduled counts during a lockdown or escape alert and report verified results to command staff.
  • Comprehensive security inspections — assess the full range of physical security features across multiple posts, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend corrective actions to supervisors.
  • Complex inmate behavior — apply critical thinking and inductive reasoning to detect patterns of organized misconduct or gang activity within a general population unit.
  • High-risk cell shakedowns — plan and lead thorough cell and common-area searches for weapons, drugs, and contraband following elevated security alerts.
  • Incident documentation and reporting — author detailed, legally defensible incident reports using word processing software, capturing all relevant facts for administrative or judicial review.
  • Contraband intelligence — analyze mail inspection findings and cell search results to build an informational picture of contraband introduction methods within the facility.
  • Inmate rights and legal compliance — apply knowledge of law, government regulations, and facility policy to ensure all search, monitoring, and custody procedures meet constitutional standards.
  • Crisis negotiation support — use persuasion and negotiation skills to assist in resolving hostage or standoff situations in coordination with specialized response teams.
  • Cross-unit coordination — coordinate handoffs, inmate movements, and information sharing across multiple housing units to maintain facility-wide security continuity.
  • Technology utilization — leverage database query tools, electronic mail, and spreadsheet software to compile shift statistics, track repeat offenders, and support administrative reporting.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
Not reported
Placement Rate
20%