Chaminade University is located in Honolulu, on Oahu, and offers a bachelor of science in criminal justice that focuses on crime scene investigation and law. The curriculum includes courses in criminal law and procedures, juvenile justice, law enforcement, behavior science statistics and management and public administration. Elective opportunities are available in ethics, psychology and mental disorders. Students are required to complete a capstone project and are recommended to participate in an internship to gain professional experience. Internships may be available with the Honolulu Police Department. A master's degree program in criminal justice is also available and requires students to complete 42 to 45 post-bachelor's credits. Courses include constitutional law, correctional administration, public administration and research methods and statistics.
Located in Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University offers a bachelor of arts in civil and criminal justice administration that teaches students about law enforcement situations, legal and management theories and concepts in law. The program combines a variety of disciplines to educate students, including sociology, law, psychology and human services. Students are required to take courses in justice management, criminal law, corrections, criminal procedures, criminology and cross-cultural relations. An opportunity is also available to learn about the American political system.
An associate-degree program in administrative justice is available at Hawaii Community College that teaches students about various aspects of law enforcement, corrections and the court system. Students are required to take courses in police organization and management, correctional process, private security, narcotics and organized crime, criminology and juvenile justice. The two-year program prepares students for entry-level careers or to transfer into four-year programs. In addition to classroom work, students are required to complete an internship. The community college is located in Hilo on the island of Hawaii.
Honolulu Community College offers an associate degree in administrative justice that focuses on areas involving the courts, corrections, law enforcement and private security. Students learn about criminal investigations, community policing, substance abuse in society, ethics, private security and rules of evidence. Opportunities are also available for students to complete a basic recruit training program that involves corrections or law enforcement. Courses are also available to teach students about hotel security, hospital security and terrorism.
Located in Pearl City on the Island of Oahu, the University of Hawaii-West Oahu offers a bachelor's degree in public administration with a concentration in justice administration. The curriculum includes courses in criminal law and procedures, ethical dilemmas in criminal justice, media and violence, and correctional administration. Students are required to participate in an internship. These may be available through the Hawaii Criminal and Family Courts, Hawaii State Department of Public Safety and Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney General's Office. Internships allow students to work and learn in a professional environment under the supervision of police officers, lawyers and government officials.