Academic Bridge - Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice - Legal Studies

Program Description

Academic Bridge Program will provide you with extra academic support for one semester prior to gaining full admission to Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). During the Bridge semester, you will be enrolled in courses designed specifically for "bridging the gap" to a continued and successful college career. Bridge courses consist of a University Success course, as well as a Math and/or English course. Throughout the semester, faculty and staff on our Bridge team will assist you by teaching you skills needed for success in college. The Bridge Program connects you with campus resources so that you can thrive at AUM.

Serve your community by keeping it safe. Now more than ever before, the world needs committed and capable criminal justice personnel. With a degree from AUM’s program of Criminal Justice, you’ll be qualified for a variety of criminal justice jobs at the local, state, and federal level. You’ll take at least one course from each of the specialization options – law enforcement, courts, corrections, juvenile justice, homeland security, emergency management, and security administration. You may also elect the Legal Studies track, where you can earn an American Bar Association Paralegal Certificate, qualifying you to work as a legal assistant.