Ellis University

Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies
The Bachelor of Science in Behavorial Sciences in the Criminal Justice area of study by Ellis University is designed to bring you a deep and practical study of the American criminal justice system and the many professional roles that embrace it. In the course of earning your degree online, you'll gain solid understanding of the tools, processes, legal issues, and challenges inherent in careers in law enforcement and private security. Courses include Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigation, Police Psychology, Police and Community Relations, Probation and Parole, Criminal Law, Crisis Intervention and more. Students must complete 125 credit hours to obtain this degree.
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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Behavioral Sciences - Criminal Justice
The Bachelor of Science in Behavorial Sciences in the Criminal Justice area of study by Ellis University is designed to bring you a deep and practical study of the American criminal justice system and the many professional roles that embrace it. In the course of earning your degree online, you'll gain solid understanding of the tools, processes, legal issues, and challenges inherent in careers in law enforcement and private security. Courses include Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigation, Police Psychology, Police and Community Relations, Probation and Parole, Criminal Law, Crisis Intervention and more. Students must complete 125 credit hours to obtain this degree.
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Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice - Corrections
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree is a 121 credit hour program which offers a comprehensive and practical study of the American criminal justice system and the professional roles that accompany it. Students gain in-depth and relevant understanding of the tools, processes, legal issues, and challenges inherent in careers in law enforcement, corrections and private security. The specialization in corrections is centered on developing greater understanding of various forms of social censure and incapacitation as a method to correct abnormal and deviant behavior. Course study includes abnormal psychology, probation and parole, correctional treatment, institutional corrections, juvenile corrections and specialized offender groups.
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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice - Forensic Investigation
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree is a 121 credit hour program which offers a comprehensive and practical study of the American criminal justice system and the professional roles that accompany it. Students gain in-depth and relevant understanding of the tools, processes, legal issues, and challenges inherent in careers in law enforcement, corrections and private security. The specialization in forensic investigation focuses on the development of forensic investigation in criminal justice and its scientific basis. Theory to practice, professional practice, and ethical implications for the practice are addressed. Course study includes crime scene investigation, law enforcement photography, advanced LE photography, death investigations and criminal psychological profiling. Students enrolling in and successfully completing this specialization will be eligible to participate in the IAI certification examination for forensic investigators.
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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice - Leadership/Management
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree is a 121 credit hour program which offers a comprehensive and practical study of the American criminal justice system and the professional roles that accompany it. Students gain in-depth and relevant understanding of the tools, processes, legal issues, and challenges inherent in careers in law enforcement, corrections and private security. The specialization in leadership and management is designed towards the goals of developing knowledge and skills in the direction and maintenance of essential social services. Course study includes human resource management, collective bargaining/labor relations, employment law, managing criminal justice organizations, criminal justice leadership and professional & organizational ethics.
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Paralegal Studies
The B.A. in Paralegal Studies degree program offers a substantive and practical exposure to the law. The courses provide students with the analytical and critical thinking tools to understand and apply the law. The program is designed for working professionals who seek a degree that will enhance their current career paths while broadening and deepening their existing legal strengths. Students take the Introduction to Paralegal Studies Course, then all core and specialization courses, then the Capstone Course. To obtain this degree students must complete 120 credit hours. Upon completion students will be able to analyze a problem and evaluate alternative solutions, organize and prioritize, improve communication skills, understand and apply principles of writing and rules of English grammar to all writing tasks, and understand the legal process and the nature of law practice, emphasizing the role of the paralegal in the delivery of legal services.
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