Criminal Justice Online
鈥Keep an open mind and know that there's more to the field than out-in-the-field law enforcement. This job that I have now is a hidden gem, and there's tons of jobs like this. You just have to put yourself out there.鈥
You should choose a criminal justice degree if:
- You're interested in pursuing or advancing your career in law enforcement.
- You want to take steps toward specializing your knowledge through graduate studies.
- You鈥檙e interested in gaining a deeper understanding of criminal courts, criminal behavior, corrections, forensics, crime and mental health.
- You want to design better approaches to effectively address crime and the problems related to it.
Begin your online criminal justice courses in January, March, June, August, or October. Courses fill up fast 鈥 apply as soon as possible to register for the courses you need.
| Term | Apply by | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 - A | Dec. 20 | Jan. 15 |
| Spring 2025 - B | Feb. 28 | March 17 |
| Summer 2025 | May 27 | June 9 |
| Fall 2025 - A | Aug. 11 | Aug. 25 |
What to expect in Criminal Justice Online
What's Criminal Justice Online Like?
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Communication
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Research
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Writing
per credit hour
Online students pay flat-rate tuition whether they're in-state or out-of-state!
Why Criminal Justice online
Become an informed advocate.
Learn from faculty with decades of relevant research and field experience. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills and learn to apply them to empirical evidence to assess and evaluate justice problems, policies, programs and solutions.
Maximize your time.
Set a pace that works for your schedule with a choice of 8-week and 16-week courses delivered 100% online.
Excel with one-on-one support.
Access personalized support and resources at every step of the way, including a dedicated enrollment specialist, 24/7 online tutoring, and a specialized online student resource center.
Build your network.
Online faculty facilitate continuous and effective communication with and among students, so you can make lasting connections from wherever you are studying.