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Eric Peterson

Professor Eric Peterson is passionate about bringing together advanced knowledge with practical application, and it’s the marriage of these two arms of Criminal Justice that make 51������’s program unique. He served for more than 20 years with the Bartlesville Police Department and took on a variety of roles within the department, including firearms instructor, special operations, and training officer. After leaving his role as an active duty police officer, Peterson designed the 51������ curriculum from the ground up, with an emphasis on giving his students the best practical teaching in the area. He received his B.S. in Business Administration from Oklahoma Wesleyan, as well as his M.B.A. from Southern Nazarene University. Peterson received his master’s in philosophy from Walden University and is currently pursuing his doctorate there.

“What makes the 51������ experience special is that it’s a smaller school. This promotes, facilitates, and develops a close-knit community within the student body. The smaller class sizes provide meaningful relationships between the faculty and the students. We genuinely care for our students, and we’re here for you throughout your time at 51������.”

Courses:

Introduction to Criminal Justice Criminology Introduction to Criminal Courts Criminal Procedure Criminal Law Ethics in Criminal Justice Juvenile Justice and Procedure Organizational Behavior in Criminal Justice Security Management and Asset Protection Law Enforcement Structure and Process Civil Liability Victimology Terrorism and Homeland Security Crime Scene Investigations Criminal Investigations Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice