Online Degree

B.A. or B.S. Criminal Justice Degree

The major in criminal justice is an interdisciplinary course of study designed to provide students with an understanding of the key components of the current criminal justice system in the United States.

This Program Is a Great Fit For

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Working Adults

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Aspiring Degrees Professionals

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Recent high school graduates

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About the B.A. or B.S. Criminal Justice Degree

A solid grounding in constitutional and criminal law, major theoretical schools in a variety of disciplines, and current trends in the field, along with a hands on internship component will allow students to develop an understanding of this complex system. This program of study will help prepare graduates for a variety of entry-level positions in the criminal justice field (local, state, and federal) corrections, and the courts.

Coursework

Course length

124 semester hours

Degree requirements for the B.A. in criminal justice include eight hours in courses at the 2000-level or higher with an ART, ECM, FRE, GER, HEB, HIS, SPA, or THE prefix, or their transferred equivalents. Degree requirements for the B.S. in criminal justice include eight hours in courses at the 2000-level or higher with a BIO, CHM, or MAT prefix, or their transferred equivalents.

Career Paths 

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Police Officer

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Detective

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Criminal or Private Investigator

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Forensics Worker

How Much Does a B.A. or B.S. Criminal Justice Degree Cost?

We believe higher education should be accessible to everyone. You can choose to pay in full or enroll in a convenient payment plan. Connect with an admissions counselor to explore the payment options available to you.

$377 per credit hour

* Plus an additional $75 technology fee