Online Criminal Justice Degrees

Thrive in Today’s Criminal Justice Field

The online Master of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to move you forward in your law enforcement career while gaining the critical thinking and decision-making skills to make a positive change as a law enforcement leader. You’ll learn to:

• Navigate diverse situations
• Promote meaningful change in communities
• Lead with ethics, decision-making, and front-line leadership skills

A Curriculum Designed for Impact

The criminal justice landscape is complex and ever-changing. Requiring leaders with a strong foundation in policy reform. Study a variety of topics, including restorative justice, drug abuse policy, and ethical decision-making in criminal justice.

Highlighted Courses:

• Victimology and Restorative Justice
• Mediation and Conflict Resolution
• Cyber-Forensics
• Demonstration Project

Advance into Leadership Roles in Law Enforcement

Designed for working law enforcement professionals who have earned at least 60 hours of prior college credit, the online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership prepares professionals to advance in leadership positions in criminal justice while gaining in-demand skills in strategic decision-making and effective communication.

• Must be at least 25 years old or five years post high school or GED
• Master problem-solving and strategic thinking skills that drive impact
• Build leadership, communication, and digital literacy skills employers value
• Gain hands-on experience and applied knowledge applicable across local and federal agencies

A Curriculum Built for Career Advancement

Build career-ready skills that prepare you for advancement in today’s criminal justice workforce. This 100% online curriculum emphasizes leadership, communication, and digital literacy, paired with coursework in criminal justice administration, policing principles, and organizational management optimized for modern law enforcement careers.

Highlighted Courses

• Criminal Justice Administration
• Police and Policing
• Leadership in Organizations
• Conflict Resolution
• Effective Communication

Build a Foundation for Law Enforcement Careers

Designed for those who are just starting in the field or early into their careers and who have earned at least 24 hours of prior college credit, the online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice prepares students for careers in law enforcement and public safety while offering a broad foundation in criminal justice, leadership and in-demand skills in effective communication and complex problem-solving in justice systems.

• Must be at least 21 years old by the first day of class or have active-duty military status
• Learn to lead effectively in law enforcement and justice system environments
• Make ethical decisions in high-pressure situations
• Apply innovative problem-solving strategies to real-world challenges

A Curriculum Designed for Law Enforcement Leadership

Develop practical skills that support advancement in today’s criminal justice workforce. This 100% online curriculum emphasizes leadership, communication, and strategic decision-making paired with coursework in American judicial processes, policing principles, and juvenile delinquency tailored to law enforcement careers.

Highlighted Courses:

• Theories of Criminal Behavior
• Police and Policing
• American Judicial Processes
• The American Correctional System
• Comparative Justice Systems

Analyze Crime. Inform Justice. Lead Change.

Designed for transfer students and working adults, the online BA in Sociology – Criminology offers a flexible path to advancement in justice-related fields. By exploring crime and justice systems through a sociological lens, students gain research, data analysis, and critical thinking skills that criminal justice, social services, and policy roles highly value.

• Unlock research and analytical skills grounded in sociological and criminological theory
• Evaluate crime, justice systems, and social responses using evidence-based approaches
• Prepare for careers in criminal justice, social services, or policy analysis, or set the stage for graduate study

A Curriculum Designed for Evidence-Based Justice Careers

With a solid foundation in sociology, criminology, research methods, and statistical analysis, you will be ready for informed decision-making. This fully online curriculum emphasizes critical inquiry, data literacy, and policy evaluation, preparing graduates for roles across criminal justice agencies, community organizations, and research settings.

Highlighted Courses:

• Criminology
• The System of Criminal Justice
• Sociology of Law
• Social Statistics
• Capstone in Criminology