Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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Make an Impact in Your Community with a BS in Criminal Justice
Study what drives criminal behavior and learn how to build a more equitable and accountable justice system with Excelsior University’s flexible online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program.
Integrating psychological, sociological, and criminological theories with practical projects, you’ll explore the laws, processes, and administration of the U.S. criminal justice system.
With engaging coursework that builds your leadership skills, you’ll prepare for careers that make a real difference in the field of criminal justice.
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Online BS in Criminal Justice
- General Education33 Credits
- Major Core42 Credits
- University4 Credits
- Electives26 Credits
- Concentration15 Credits
- General
Develop a personalized area of expertise that fits your goals in this flexible general concentration option.
- Homeland Security
Learn about the threats posed by domestic and international terrorism, as well as strategies for countering them. Build the skills to evaluate and develop your own emergency and disaster plans that can be employed in the face of both human-caused and natural threats.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Develop a personalized area of expertise that fits your goals in this flexible general concentration option.
Learn about the threats posed by domestic and international terrorism, as well as strategies for countering them. Build the skills to evaluate and develop your own emergency and disaster plans that can be employed in the face of both human-caused and natural threats.
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BS in Criminal Justice, 2024
Institutional Accreditation
Excelsior University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Excelsior University’s accreditation status is accreditation reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 23, 2022 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
All of Excelsior University’s academic programs are registered (i.e., approved) by the New York State Education Department.
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A criminal justice degree can lead to a variety of career paths in law enforcement, corrections, the legal system, and security. A criminal justice graduate can pursue a job as a police officer, victim advocate, probation officer, paralegal, forensic science technician, or security specialist, among other roles.
Examples of courses offered in Excelsior University’s BS in Criminal Justice program include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Criminology
- Judicial Process
- Ethics in Criminal justice
- Multicultural Issues in Criminal Justice
- Criminal Procedure and Evidence
- Research Methods
Excelsior University’s BS in Criminal Justice program offers a concentration in Homeland Security, as well as a general option that allows you to tailor a concentration to your interests.
To excel in a criminal justice career, you should develop strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Cultivating empathy, ethical decision-making, and leadership qualities will also help you stand out.
You may receive transfer credit for your criminal justice or law enforcement training. Contact admissions to find out whether your training qualifies and refer to our Credit for Criminal Justice Training webpage for more information.