BSBA in Criminal Justice
Greensboro, USA
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 20,900 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* International student prices may vary. Please contact Paula or Katrina at internationalprograms@greensboro.edu for more information
Key Summary
Are you fascinated by our criminal justice system? Do you want to better our country by solving crimes? The B.A. or B.S. in Criminal Justice program allows you to explore the complex issues in our justice system, as well as understand crime through forensics, the courts, and corrections facilities. The degree provides you with foundational skills to pursue a higher education in a related field and opens doors to potential professions where you address crime as an officer, detective, or investigator. If you want to be a part of making the world a better place through criminal justice, then this is the program for you. This major is offered both online and on the Greensboro College campus.
Why Choose This Degree?
A B.A. or B.S. in Criminal Justice offers a flexible career path and allows you to:
- Gain a deeper understanding of the complex operations of the United States justice system
- Strengthen your research, analysis, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning skills
- Prepare you to enter the workforce or continue your studies in graduate school
Why Earn it at Greensboro College?
At Greensboro College, earning a B.A. or B.S. in Criminal Justice means you will have unique opportunities to:
- Prepare for a career in your field in various law or court settings through internships and community service activities
- Build your cultural awareness and understanding of diversity through lecture and assignments
- Have one-on-one time with professors and advisors to ensure you stay on track with your career goals
22 and under
International Student Scholarship: 16,878 USD
Over 23
International Student Scholarship: 11,852 USD
Required Courses
- Criminal Justice
- Internship
- Senior Seminar
- Ethics and Professional Legal Responsibilities
- Constitutional Law
- Abnormal Psychology
- Race, Class, and Gender
- Research Methods in Social Sciences
Choose two of these courses:
- Leadership
- Deviance
- Criminology
- Forensics
- Corrections
- Murder in America
- Internship
- Understanding Terrorism
- Special Topics
- Directed Study
- Movement - Alexander Technique
- Criminal Law
- Evidence
- Family Law
- Judicial Process
- Public and Non-profit Administration
- Drugs and Behavior
- Punishment
- Family Violence
- Juvenile Delinquency
Required Related Courses:
- Introduction to American Government Judicial Process
- General Psychology
- The Sociological Imagination
- Public Speaking
- Requirements for BA degree only
- Requirements for BS degree only
Total minimal hours = 58 for B.A. degree; 62 for B.S. degree
With your B.A. or B.S. in Criminal Justice, you will be prepared to further your education with a graduate degree in a related field, as well as begin your criminal justice career as a:
- Police or Detective
- Criminal or Private investigator
- Forensics Worker