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Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree will prepare students to enter a field with many career options. Students will take courses in a wide variety of criminal justice-related topics that provide a solid foundation to jumpstart their career. Graduates have the opportunity begin their career in law enforcement (local, state, or federal) or in corrections (security, treatment, etc.). A criminal justice degree is also a solid foundation for those desiring to attend law school to become an attorney. For those already employed in the criminal justice field, a bachelor's degree will assist in career advancement and open up promotion opportunities.

Institutions offering the BS in Criminal Justice program have pre-evaluated Georgia's POST training curriculum for applicable credit for prior learning that can be used for degree completion.

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Online learning has been incredibly helpful in allowing me to balance work and school. The flexibility it provides has helped me to continue my education without sacrificing employment opportunities or financial stability.

Mary Grace Winfrey

Criminal Justice

Graduated

How to get started

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Contact eMajor's Enrollment Navigators for Customized Enrollment Support and/or a free unofficial transcript evaluation

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Apply for admission to your selected institution

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Take the eMajor Introduction Quiz

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Register for Class

Curriculum

Core IMPACTS (42 Hours)

Field of Study (18 Hours)

The following 3 courses (9 Credit Hours) are offered as part of this collaborative agreement as a pathway to completing the Field of Study requirement. Field of Study requirements will vary by institution.

Course Course Title Credit Hours
CRJU 1100Introduction to Criminal Justice3
CRJU 2100Introduction to Law Enforcement3
CRJU 2200The Judicial Process3
Major Core (21 Hours)
Course Course Title Credit Hours
CRJU 3100Criminal Law3
CRJU 3110Criminal Procedure3
CRJU 3200Criminology3
CRJU 3300Corrections3
CRJU 3700Criminal Justice Research Methodology3
CRJU 4700Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice3
CRJU 4800Senior Capstone3

The criminal justice degree with a concentration in law enforcement is tailored to those students who already know they want a career in law enforcement. This degree program provides students with the knowledge of fair and ethical police practices, investigative skills in a variety of specialties, crime control and prevention techniques, and leadership skills. Students already employed in law enforcement will find this degree program will supplement and enhance their current knowledge, skills, and abilities. The B.S. in Criminal Justice will also assist current officers in obtaining promotions and leadership opportunities that can influence current and future generations of law enforcement officers.

Upper Level Law Enforcement Concentration Courses (12 Hours)

* Pick 4 courses from the following:

Course Course Title Credit Hours
CRJU 3500Criminal Investigation3
CRJU 3501Criminal Investigation II3
CRJU 3600Criminal Justice Administration3
CRJU 3810Victimology3
CRJU 4600Police Practices and Issues3
General Electives (27 Hours)
Course Course Title Credit Hours
CRJU 3250Crime and the Media3
CRJU 3350Drugs in America3
CRJU 3400Juvenile Delinquency and Justice3
CRJU 3710Special Topics in Criminal Justice3
CRJU 3800Race, Ethnicity, and Criminal Justice3
CRJU 4000Internship in Criminal Justice3
CRJU 4110The Law of Criminal Evidence3
CRJU 4200Profiling the Serial Offender3
CRJU 4210Terrorism and Criminal Justice System3
CRJU 4300Community Corrections3
CRJU 4350Family Violence3
CRJU 4500Management of Forensics3
POLS 3100Constitutional Law3
PSYC 3850Forensic Psychology3
SOCI 3800Development of Criminal Behavior3

Courses in the pre-law concentration are tailored toward the student who is interested in learning more about the structure of law, case law, principles of law, and justice. A concentration in pre-law will help students determine if law school is a good choice for them. It is not a substitute for preparing for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

Upper Level Pre-Law Concentration Courses (12 Hours)

* Pick 4 courses from the following:

Course Course Title Credit Hours
CRJU 3800Race, Ethnicity, and Criminal Justice3
CRJU 3810Victimology3
CRJU 4110The Law of Criminal Evidence3
CRJU 4500Management of Forensics3
POLS 3100Constitutional Law3
General Electives (27 Hours)
Course Course Title Credit Hours
CRJU 3250Crime and the Media3
CRJU 3350Drugs in America3
CRJU 3400Juvenile Delinquency and Justice3
CRJU 3500Criminal Investigation3
CRJU 3501Criminal Investigation II3
CRJU 3600Criminal Justice Administration3
CRJU 3710Special Topics in Criminal Justice3
CRJU 4000Internship in Criminal Justice3
CRJU 4200Profiling the Serial Offender3
CRJU 4210Terrorism and Criminal Justice System3
CRJU 4300Community Corrections3
CRJU 4350Family Violence3
CRJU 4600Police Practices and Issues3
PSYC 3850Forensic Psychology3
SOCI 3800Development of Criminal Behavior3

Course Rotations By Term

Fall

Course Course Title Notes
CRJU 1100Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJU 2100Introduction to Law Enforcement
CRJU 2200The Judicial Process
CRJU 3100Criminal Law
CRJU 3110Criminal Procedure
CRJU 3200Criminology
CRJU 3300Corrections
CRJU 3350Drugs in America
CRJU 3500Criminal Investigation
CRJU 3501Criminal Investigation II
CRJU 3600Criminal Justice Administration
CRJU 3700Criminal Justice Research Methodology
CRJU 3810Victimology
CRJU 4110The Law of Criminal Evidence
CRJU 4350Family Violence
CRJU 4600Police Practices and Issues
CRJU 4700Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice
CRJU 4800Senior Capstone
POLS 3100Constitutional Law
SOCI 3800Development of Criminal Behavior

Course Course Title Notes
CRJU 1100Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJU 2100Introduction to Law Enforcement
CRJU 2200The Judicial Process
CRJU 3100Criminal Law
CRJU 3110Criminal Procedure
CRJU 3200Criminology
CRJU 3250Crime and the Media
CRJU 3300Corrections
CRJU 3400Juvenile Delinquency and Justice
CRJU 3500Criminal Investigation
CRJU 3501Criminal Investigation II
CRJU 3700Criminal Justice Research Methodology
CRJU 3800Race, Ethnicity, and Criminal Justice
CRJU 4200Profiling the Serial Offender
CRJU 4210Terrorism and Criminal Justice System
CRJU 4300Community Corrections
CRJU 4500Management of Forensics
CRJU 4700Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice
CRJU 4800Senior Capstone
PSYC 3850Forensic Psychology

Course Course Title Notes
CRJU 1100Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJU 2100Introduction to Law Enforcement
CRJU 2200The Judicial Process
CRJU 3100Criminal Law
CRJU 3110Criminal Procedure
CRJU 3200Criminology
CRJU 3250Crime and the MediaOdd Years
CRJU 3300Corrections
CRJU 3700Criminal Justice Research Methodology
CRJU 3800Race, Ethnicity, and Criminal JusticeEven Years
CRJU 4700Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice
CRJU 4800Senior Capstone
CRJU 4110The Law of Criminal EvidenceEven Years
CRJU 4350Family ViolenceOdd Years
PSYC 3850Forensic PsychologyEven Years
SOCI 3800Development of Criminal BehaviorOdd Years

*Course schedules are subject to change based on enrollments and demand

Participating Institutions



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