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Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 120 Tuition: $485 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 1/3/25 Start class: 1/13/25
Gain a comprehensive understanding of criminal justice institutions and processes in the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice online program. This undergraduate degree program offers rigorous coursework focusing on three major aspects of the criminal justice system—police, courts, and corrections.
In this online program, you will study and examine theories of crime and punishment, criminal law, ethics, and social science research methods. You will also gain a multidisciplinary approach to understanding criminal justice systems and addressing criminal behavior. Graduates of accredited Federal Bureau of Prisons or Police Academy programs receive 20 credit hours toward the bachelor’s program.