The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration is designed to permit the pursuit of flexible career goals while integrating the general study of criminal justice and law with other relevant disciplines. The degree promotes and enhances communication and critical thinking skills, and prepares students for entry-level employment in law enforcement, corrections, and loss prevention, for promotion and leadership roles, and for graduate study and law school. As with any Bachelor of Arts degree, the BA requires six hours of foreign language. Students who have completed a state police academy or the corrections basic training academy should refer to the Partners in Law Enforcement program (PILE), or Partners in Corrections program for transfer credit possibility. A Crime Scene Investigation certificate is also available to students completing a Criminal Justice degree.