91 Criminal Justice BA Degree Programs

With crime frequently in the news and always an important issue, criminology has never been more relevant. The Criminology BA Honours aims to enthuse, inspire and equip you with the skills for a successful career in today's competitive job market. Criminology draws on a wide range of human and social science disciplines, and the course has been designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of criminology as an interdisciplinary subject area. It will also equip you with the transferable and cognitive skills necessary for lifelong personal and professional development. Westminster's criminologists are concerned with who commits crimes and how offenders should be punished, but at the heart of criminology are fundamental questions about how 'crime' is defined, how criminal law is made, and how definitions of crime and justice vary historically and cross-culturally. Where better to study this fascinating discipline than in the heart of the UK's policing and criminal justice systems? Contemporary concerns are reflected as the subject engages with globalisation and culture across theoretical, qualitative and empirical domains. Our graduates go on to develop careers in a wide range of sectors, including the police and policing-support organisations, the National Probation Service, local government and crime prevention.

Our Criminal Justice faculty have worked across industries in law enforcement, corrections, forensics, research, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, military, and social work. Their years of real-world experience breathe life into our Criminal Justice curriculum and prepare students like you for the realities of these rewarding careers.

An online bachelor’s degree in criminal justice helps you pursue your career goals without neglecting current work and family commitments. In a convenient and flexible format, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge needed to advance in your field. Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice program at Aurora University Online are prepared for positions in law enforcement, corrections, courts, probation, parole, and private security.

Pitt-Johnstown’s Criminal Justice program offers an innovative, responsive, and challenging course of study in criminal and social justice, as well as the 21st-century social, legal, political, scientific, and technological dimensions of these areas.

Why do crime rates rise and fall and what can authorities do to reduce criminal offending? Does prison work? How can you prepare for a successful career in criminal justice? By choosing BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice at Kent, you'll discuss all these questions and more, developing the knowledge and skills to answer them.  

The U.S. Criminal Justice system is intricate and complex and affects the daily lives of almost every American. To succeed in this field, you will need both a broad perspective and outstanding critical thinking skills. Thiel College criminal justice studies majors will study a variety of related and supportive fields including sociology, political science, psychology, religion, and philosophy.

Lead, protect, and serve. Develop the essential skills needed to succeed in the criminal justice field and evaluate evidence-based policies and strategies designed to enhance public safety. Develop an in-depth understanding of the law, legal institutions, and processes and their relationship to social, moral, political, and economic issues.

Criminal Justice and Criminology are two interrelated areas of study with a rich interdisciplinary academic tradition. Criminology is the study of the etiology and nature of crime and delinquency, and theoretical explanations conceived to explain these behaviors. Criminal Justice is the study of agencies’ responses to criminal and delinquent behavior, the relationship among these agencies, and policies that impact the process through which justice is administered.

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice prepares positions in the field and providing a solid background for advanced education in graduate or law school. A major in criminal justice may be complemented by minors in sociology, psychology, political science or social work.

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree from East Central University Online prepares individuals for in-demand leadership positions in law enforcement. Through a virtual learning environment, expert educators guide students through courses that explore juvenile justice, corrections, courts, and policing.

The Loras College Criminal Justice major draws upon the perspectives of a number of academic disciplines, including criminal justice, social work, sociology, psychology, and political science. Students who graduate from Loras with a Criminal Justice degree are able to apply their knowledge, assess the consequences of alternative courses of action, and make decisions based upon appropriate, legal, social, and ethical considerations. The Criminal Justice learning experience culminates in a field instruction component that puts into practice much of the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

JMU Justice Studies majors have a deep understanding of connections. Justice Studies is an interdisciplinary major that uses justice as a framework to sustain and promote the growth and development of individuals and communities: politically, economically and socially. Our students develop a personal definition of justice and a fuller understanding of the nature of the world in which they live. Students select an emphasis in Criminal Justice and Criminology, Global Justice and Policy, and Social Justice Engagement. Justice Studies offers students a set of skills, knowledge and habits of mind that can be applied to a wide range of academic, civic and career opportunities.

Graduates from the B.A. in Criminal Justice program at Concordia University, St. Paul rank in the top three for earnings among alumni from Minnesota colleges and universities. Study online with experienced faculty to develop analysis, research, and critical thinking skills in this evolving field. Minnesota POST licensure track available.

The Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Justice Studies focuses on understanding how communities and individuals work toward creating more equitable and peaceful societies. It covers topics like social just...

Ask the important questions about injustice. Justice Studies examines immigration, human rights, housing, homelessness, gangs, the media, and more, and explores how institutions are involved.

Positive social change requires practical justice service capabilities, and your ability to use alternative dispute resolution techniques. The BA in Justice Study’s program at Royal Roads University provides you with the theoretical and real-world foundations necessary to use effective critical thinking skills to assess issues related to justice.