Crime prevention, addiction treatment, and counseling can be as much a part of the criminal justice system as incarceration and the court system. Study these aspects of criminal justice with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a Human Services concentration from CTU. In this degree program, you could work to develop a solid foundation in law enforcement, courts, and corrections, while also focusing on a human services core with a special emphasis on working with youth. And you can also work to complete the coursework needed for professional work in chemical dependency. Employment of social and human service assistants is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023-2033, faster than the average for all occupations.¹ The BSCJ-HS could help you prepare for this field.

¹ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Social and Human Service Assistants, visited November 6, 2024.

• Program Credits: 183
• Each Course Length: 5 Weeks

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) with a concentration in Human Services (HS) is a 183-credit-hour program that is offered online and at the Colorado Springs campus. The program consists of 66 credit hours of general education requirements; 56 credit hours devoted to the criminal justice core; and 61 credit hours for the human services concentration.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Human Services is designed for criminal justice professionals seeking to begin or advance a career in the law enforcement, corrections, or judicial fields with special emphasis on the coursework needed for professional work in chemical dependency counseling and youth services.

*This program does not guarantee licensure; requirements vary by state.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

The mission of the College of Security Studies is to provide engaging instruction and knowledge through public service programs that align with industry relevant standards and cultivate professional competencies, critical-thinking, ethical decision-making, and cultural awareness to promote social justice.

For the 11th consecutive year, CTU's Online Bachelor's degree programs are ranked among the Best Online by U.S. News & World Report.*

*CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs.

Learning Outcomes

BSCJ Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge and application of criminal justice principles
• Demonstrate knowledge of the psychological and sociological dimensions of human behavior and crime
• Identify basic concepts relating to law enforcement, corrections and the courts.
• Examine and integrate the emerging trends in the criminal justice system
• Show comprehension of the need for interactions between the community and the criminal justice system that honors inclusion, diversity, and equity

BSCJ-HS Concentration Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate professional communication skills relevant to the HS profession
• Examine the evolution of the Human Services professional in the criminal justice system
• Apply knowledge of the core activities and skills of the Human Services professional in the context of the criminal justice system
• Articulate the knowledge and skills required of the chemical dependency counselor