Drury GO Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

• Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in the behavioral sciences and how these apply to behavioral phenomena.
• Use the scientific approach, skeptical inquiry, and critical thinking to solve problems related to behavior, institutions, and/or organizations.
• Develop ethically and socially responsible behaviors for professional and personal settings in a landscape that involves increasing diversity.
• Demonstrate competence in writing and oral communication.
• Optimize career readiness by utilizing disciplinary content and developing effective self-reflection, project-management skills, and teamwork skills.

Jobs in criminal investigation are projected to grow 2.5% by the year 2028 nationally. The median annual wage is $81,920. The median wage for criminal investigation occupations in Missouri specifically is $70,860.

A Bachelor of Criminal Justice will prepare you for specialized work in jobs including:

• Police officer
  • Projected growth: 5.0%
  • Median annual wage: $57,710
• Private investigator
  • Projected growth: 7.9%
  • Median annual wage: $50,090
• Court reporter
  • Projected growth: 7.0%
  • Median annual wage: $57,150
• Social worker
  • Projected growth: 11.5%
  • Median annual wage: $49,470
• Probation officer
  • Projected growth: 3.3%
  • Median annual wage: $53,020
• Legal support worker
  • Projected growth: 12%
  • Median annual wage: $50,940