If you dream of pursuing a career in law enforcement, corrections, legal studies or victim services, criminology and criminal justice may be the best major for you.

In criminology, law, and society, you’ll learn the reality of the justice system--beyond what’s portrayed in popular culture. You’ll learn about different ideas of justice and come to understand the impact the justice system has on the lives of individuals and communities through law enforcement, the courts, and corrections by studying strategies in intelligence and security. As a student in the program, you will be taught by professors who have years of experience as both researchers and practitioners.

In criminology, law, and society, you’ll learn the reality of the justice system--beyond what’s portrayed in popular culture. You’ll learn about different ideas of justice and come to understand the impact the justice system has on the lives of individuals and communities through law enforcement, the courts, and corrections by studying strategies in intelligence and security. As a student in the program, you will be taught by professors who have years of experience as both researchers and practitioners.

Become an agent of positive change with Benedictine University's online B.A. in Criminology. Explore the social and psychological factors behind crime so you can pursue careers in social work, law enforcement, public policy and more. Earn your bachelor's degree in 18 months by transferring credits and receiving credit for prior experience. Request more information today.

Earn your bachelors degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Lindenwood University's College of Science, Technology, and Health. Criminal justice is the academic study of the criminal justice system, including police, courts, and corrections. It analyzes the nature and extent of crime and the reactions of criminal justice agencies to the breaking of the law. If you plan on a career or continuing your studies in a graduate program, criminal justice is the program for you. Careers in criminal justice include law, public administration, law enforcement (local, state, and federal), court systems, corrections agencies, juvenile delinquency, probation, and parole, as well as nonprofit community service organizations.

Criminal Justice Bachelors Degree requires the completion of 120 total credits, including a mix of core degree courses, general education courses, elective courses, and optional degree specializations and certificates. Like all courses at CSU Global, our Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice students can work full time, spend time with family and friends, and still be part of a rigorous degree program.

When you pursue the BA in Criminology and criminal justice with a law enforcement emphasis with police academy, you are required to complete the criminal justice core requirements and the following two courses: Police Academy Preparatory and St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy.

The Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies major offers a liberal arts curriculum concerned with the changing nature and content of law; the shifting public expectations of criminal justice agencies; the implications of diversity along the lines of race, gender, and class; and the reactions of those agencies to social perceptions and political pressures.

The Criminology major is designed to prepare students for beginning professional work in criminal justice and to provide preparation for graduate work including law school. Criminology courses at the undergraduate level include the integration of theoretical and applied materials of an interdisciplinary nature. The law enforcement option is designed for students interested in careers with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, or law enforcement careers within the private sector.

The Criminology, Law and Society program aspires to be much more than a traditional criminal justice major.

Learn about the role Criminology plays in understanding crime and how we deal with it, as well as effective criminal justice interventions. Our specialised bachelor's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice will teach you to draw upon knowledge and perspectives from disciplines including criminology, law, psychology, history, anthropology, geography, and forensic science. Through this, you’ll be exposed to the breadth of contemporary criminology and criminal justice issues.

Enhance your professional expertise with an online degree designed to assist law enforcement and corrections officers. The Bachelor of Arts in Criminology Criminal Justice – Accelerated Professional Track online program from William Paterson University provides in-depth knowledge of the U.S. justice system, criminal law, causes and consequences of criminal behavior, evidence-backed harm reduction strategies, and data analysis skills.

The criminology program's objective is to provide students with sound methodological and analytic skills, leading to a critical understanding of criminal behavior and the operation of the criminal justice system. The program will prepare you for further studies, decision-making, and leadership positions in the fields of law, criminal justice administration, policy development, and national security.

This program provides a Christ-centered approach to the study of criminal justice and will prepare you for a career in the criminal justice system or for continued studies in graduate school or law school.

Our online Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies program was created for students who wish to protect and serve their community while bringing about constructive change to the criminal justice system from within. Through this comprehensive and affordable program, you’ll learn about all aspects of the criminal justice system including corrections, courts, and law enforcement. Our program uses a multi-disciplinary approach, offering classes from other departments that work closely with the criminal justice profession. The program is comprised of a robust, research-based curriculum. Program courses are taught by faculty who have worked extensively in the criminal justice field. Whether you’re a student seeking a major in an increasingly topical field or a current criminal justice professional looking for new skills and credentials to set you apart, you’ll find this program invaluable. Current criminal justice professionals will also appreciate our flexible online courses that accommodate shift work and allow you to complete coursework at your convenience. When you finish your online program, you’ll receive the same respected degree as you would through our campus-based program.