public safety

Undergraduate Programs: Public Safety Sector

BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY

The mission of Bellevue University is to provide quality liberal arts and career-oriented programs through exceptional educational value and access to its diverse student body. The university’s online undergraduate business and professional programs provide an alternative to traditional classroom learning, acknowledging the needs of students whose personal and professional circumstances make regular, on-campus study challenging. Bellevue University has partnered with The College Network™ to offer three online baccalaureate degree programs in public safety for today’s busy professionals. Each of the degree programs can be completed entirely online, making a fulfilling educational experience possible wherever you are. • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration

This program is designed for individuals working in or in close association with the criminal justice field and presents a focused set of techniques, theories, and methods for the professional in that field.

• Bachelor of Science in Corrections Administration and Management The emphasis in this program is on the integration of theory and practice, as well as synthesis with the student’s professional experience in the field of corrections.

• Bachelor of Science in Security Management The main focus in this program is the management of challenging issues related to private, industrial, and public security sectors of business.

How The College Network’s Program WorksThe College Network’s online program enables you to continue your education and earn college credit from the comfort of home. Satisfy your general education and elective requirements using The College Network’s online program and exams (up to 82 credits), and then transfer to Bellevue University to complete the rest of your degree entirely online. The College Network’s online program includes Comprehensive Learning Modules™ (courses) and exams. The exams are designed to measure what you would learn in a typical college course in the related subject area. The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®) has evaluated and recommended college credit for The College Network’s suite of online courses and exams. For more information, visit the ACE CREDIT website at www.acenet.edu/credit. Program Benefits• No waiting lists to get started

• Flexible program enables you to work at your own pace

• Secure online access is available 24-hours a day

• Academic support is available for The College Network portion of the program

• Industry-leading technology makes it possible to take end-of-course exams from the comfort of home

The College Network provides educational solutions that help individuals advance their education and training with college degrees and professional certificates from highly acclaimed universities.

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An Educational PartnershipBellevue University offers undergraduate degree programs in an online learning format. Degrees are offered in Criminal Justice Administration, Corrections Administration and Management, and Security Management. Students are provided with Comprehensive Learning Modules™ and academic support through The College Network™ that will enable them to attain college-level credit to transfer to Bellevue University. Once a student is accepted to Bellevue University, courses will be available online or in class.

Students must complete a total of 127 credit hours to earn a degree. Students can receive up to 24 credits for police academy training and up to 14 credits for corrections training.

Bellevue University’s Cohort ApproachBellevue University offers bachelor’s degree programs in the public safety sector in a cohort-based format. Upon enrolling, you will be assigned to a group of students with similar professional and work experience who will become your “cohorts.” You will move through the entire degree program with your cohort group, completing all of your courses online with the same students. This approach allows you to build engaging relationships and solidify your knowledge gained from interaction with your fellow cohorts. Your knowledge and support will be a great benefit to other students in courses where you have related experience. You also will learn from the work and life experience of your cohorts. Each course builds upon those previous, allowing you to refer to discussions from past courses to enhance your learning.

Major Courses (4 credit hours each)

CJAC 314 The Criminal Justice System and Society CJAC 324 Fundamentals of Personnel Development in Criminal Justice Agencies CJAC 334 Management Principles for Criminal Justice CJAC 344 Ethics, Policy, and Administrative Law in Criminal Justice CJAC 354 Criminal Justice Strategic and Fiscal Planning CJAC 414 Training in Criminal Justice Organizations CJAC 424 Community Policing CJAC 434 Operations Management in Criminal Justice Organizations CJAC 444 Criminal Justice Capstone Project

Undergraduate Degree Programs in Public Safety

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration The Criminal Justice Administration program is offered in an accelerated, cohort-based format, concentrating on managing the unique set of constraints and opportunities provided in the criminal justice system. The program is designed for individuals working in, or closely associated with, the criminal justice system, and presents a focused set of managerial techniques, theories, and methods for the professional in that field. This program is offered in class and online.

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Major Courses (4 credit hours each)

CAMC 300 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System for the Corrections Professional CAMC 310 Principles of Management and Administration in Corrections CAMC 320 Ethics, Policy, and Administrative Law in Corrections CAMC 330 Resource Allocation in Corrections: Equipment, Facilities, and Personnel CAMC 340 Information Systems in Corrections CAMC 400 Strategic and Fiscal Planning in Corrections CAMC 410 Effective Interventions in Corrections CAMC 420 Restorative Justice and the Community CAMC 430 Corrections Administration and Management Capstone Project

Major Courses (4 credit hours each)

SMGT 300 Introduction to Security SMGT 310 Risk Analysis SMGT 320 Physical Security Methods SMGT 330 Security Administration and Management SMGT 340 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Security SMGT 400 Maintaining Security of Information and Information Systems SMGT 410 Fundamentals of Homeland Security SMGT 420 Threats of Terrorism SMGT 430 Principles and Practices of Effective Emergency Planning

Bachelor of Science in Corrections Administration and Management This program is offered in an accelerated, cohort-based format. The Corrections Administration and Management major offers students the knowledge, skills, and activities that are necessary for the professional oversight of modern correctional programs. This includes history and philosophy of corrections, research, management principles, strategic fiscal and resource management, risk management, effective system intervention, and an examination of the contemporary issues of concern to corrections professionals. The emphasis is on the integration of theory and practice, as well as synthesis with the students’ professional experience in the field of corrections.

Bachelor of Science in Security Management The Security Management program is offered in an accelerated, cohort-based format, concentrating on managing the challenging set of issues and situations faced by individuals working in private and industrial security. The program is designed for individuals working in the security industry and presents a focused set of managerial techniques, theories, and methods applicable to the professional in the field. The program is offered in class and online.

ACE® Transcript ServicesFor the benefit of our learners, The College Network™ participates in the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Transcript Service. The ACE Transcript Service offers a lifelong record for students who have successfully completed our courses that have been reviewed by ACE CREDIT. This service enables adult learners to present a nationally recognized transcript to the college or university of their choice for the potential award of academic credit. For more information, visit the ACE CREDIT Transcript Service web site at www.acenet.edu/credit/transcripts. For more than 30 years, colleges and universities have trusted ACE CREDIT to provide reliable course equivalency information to facilitate their decisions to award academic credit. For more information, visit the ACE CREDIT web site at www.acenet.edu/credit.

Prerequisites for Degree Programs*Once your application is complete, Bellevue University evaluates your entire application to arrive at an admission decision.

Application Requirements:

1. The applicant must possess an associate’s degree or have completed 60 semester hours with a grade of “C” or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning. Copies of transcripts or diplomas must be submitted for assessment. Student copies are acceptable for preliminary evaluation; however, official transcripts are required and should be ordered as soon as possible.

2. Bellevue University recommends that the applicant be currently employed for at least 30 hours per week in a work setting where the academic content of the major can be applied.

3. The applicant must possess three years of significant work experience relevant to the major or earned a minimum of an associate’s degree. (Only required for the Criminal Justice Administration major).

4. The applicant must submit a complete application for admission, signed, and accompanied by a $50 processing fee.

Students meeting all the above mentioned qualifications will be granted full admission. Applicants not meeting the qualifications will be considered by the Admissions and Standards Committee, which may approve exceptions on an individual basis. Applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision. All admission and supporting documentation must be sent to Bellevue University at the following address:

Bellevue UniversityStudent Records Bellevue University 1000 Galvin Road South Bellevue, NE 68005-3098

*The above criteria do not pertain to The College Network’s™ portion of the program. The College Network helps prepare applicants for admission into Bellevue University. For questions regarding the admissions process, call 1-877-CLM LEARN (256-5327) to speak with a representative from The College Network.

The program information in this publication is current at the time of printing. The most up-to-date information is available at www.collegenetwork.com, or you can speak with a Program Advisor at 1-877-CLM LEARN (256-5327).

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