The Bachelor of Science with a major in criminal justice with a Peace Office Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) certification provides foundational exposure to all important aspects of the criminal justice system. There are options in major elective courses to specialize in a specific field of the criminal justice discipline.
The UNG Public Safety Academy (PSA) experienced staff will guide you into federal, state, and local law enforcement opportunities. Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) the PSA provide individual hands-on training that students need in the law enforcement field.
The various criminal justice classes will address improving attention to detail, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and to communicate clearly, both written and orally. Courses may include in-depth investigations in policing, courts, corrections, or forensics. An internship experience is a requirement and participating in the Public Safety Academy for the Peace Office Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) certification.
Our faculty members have years of experience on the job in criminal justice. As active-practitioners, the program uses "pracademics" which combines the real world experience and practices into academics.
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The UNG Public Safety Academy provides extensive advanced training that exceeds far beyond the basic certification requirements. This includes advanced certifications in taser, ASP baton, patrol rifle familiarization, standardized field sobriety and radar/lidar certifications.
We position our graduates for higher starting salaries and better opportunities for early advancement. These certifications are not usually received until after an officer has been with their agency for a while. You will enter Field Training Programs with the confidence and the tools necessary to be successful and move forward into your agency assignment.
Advance Training and Academics beyond the GA Basic Mandate Academy
Individual one-on-one training
Recruitment opportunities in progressive law enforcement agencies
Take control of your personal finances. Attend budgeting workshops, make a financial action plan or connect with a money mentor.
Members of our fraternities, sororities, and gender-inclusive organizations find friendship in community service & leadership.
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Upon graduating with your Bachelor of Science degree and P.O.S.T. certification, you will be much more marketable at graduation than the average Georgia P.O.S.T. 12-week academy graduate.
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