Bachelor's Degree
Criminal Justice
在线学士学位课程
Bachelor's Degree
Criminal Justice
在线学士学位课程
Earn a bachelor’s degree in less than 3 years with Herzing
| Accreditation | Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| Transfer credit | 最多90个认可学分 |
| Dual credit | Qualified students can earn dual credit towards a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or 社会工作硕士(MSW) |
| Careers | Prepare for careers in law enforcement, criminal investigation, probation/parole and more |
| QuickPaths | Transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University |
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Online
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree is a 120-credit undergraduate program which prepares you for several types of careers in criminal justice and public safety. The degree program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in criminal law, criminology, victimology, forensic psychology, criminal investigation, and much more.
注重职业发展课程
发现在工作中取得成功所需的关键知识和技能，为持续的职业发展奠定基础.
Flexible schedule
You can take classes during the day or in the evening. We strive to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, 包括学术建议, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
Classes Start July 8th
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Curriculum
Criminal justice bachelor's degree classes & curriculum details
赫京大学的刑事司法学士学位为毕业生在执法部门的许多不同职业做好了准备, 安全和惩戒领域. As a student you will gain a solid understanding of the legal system and judicial process as well as learn the unique aspects of corrections and juvenile justice, criminalistics and evidence forensics.
所有课程都是在线授课. You can choose to pursue a general criminal justice degree or one of two concentrations:
| Program | Monthsi | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice | 32 | 120 |
Program availability varies by location
Adapting to change: 2024 curriculum updates
We’ve recently updated the bachelor’s degree curriculum to prioritize the modern interdisciplinary knowledge and skills needed for success in the criminal justice industry in the present and future.
New and refreshed course topics include:
- Law enforcement security
- Community health
- Mental health
- Community corrections
- Crisis intervention
- Victimology
- 多样性、公平和包容
Required Courses
All courses, 70.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Open Electives Courses
A minimum of 9.00 semester credit hours is required. Eligible students can take up to 9.00 credit hours of dual-credit graduate level coursework to complete a portion of the open electives requirement.
要求毕业证书或实习
3.00 semester credit hours are required.
* Online students in some states may not be allowed to take this internship due to state restrictions.
Required Courses in General Education
Students enrolled in this bachelor's degree must complete a minimum of 36.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for specific information about courses within each discipline. Courses transferred from other accredited colleges may also be used to meet these requirements.
*Required Course
Personal and Professional Development Courses
All courses, 2.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Dual Credit
Save time and money by earning dual credit
Enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and you can take up to 9 credit hours of dual-credit graduate level coursework to use towards a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or 社会工作硕士(MSW).
作为一所大学，软件下载的目标是为你创造道路，让你追求你一直想要的职业，并在你的工作中找到成功.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition & Cost
The cost of tuition for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program is $515 per credit.
You can potentially earn even greater savings by transferring credit from prior college coursework, 申请经济资助, or potential partnership opportunities through your employer.
Our goal is your career advancement. That’s why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
You may be eligible for multiple scholarships and grants, both through Herzing University and several national scholarship websites.
Veterans, Active Duty U.S. Servicemembers, and spouses may qualify for a 10% tuition discount or tuition reduction to $250 per credit.
Requirements
Criminal Justice program enrollment prerequisites
Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree program include:
- Completion of a U.S. high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Meet and interview with a Herzing admissions advisor
- Complete an enrollment application
- 寻求参加副学士学位课程的学生将被要求在被录取之前满足特殊的就业标准. For specific requirements please check with the Admissions Office.
符合入学条件的州: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District Of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands.
Classes Start July 8th
Waived Enrollment FeeWhat can I do with a bachelor’s in criminal justice?
You can follow many different potential career paths by earning a criminal justice bachelor’s degree. The field offers many possibilities, including:
- 犯罪现场调查员(CSI)
- 侦探/罪犯侧写师
- Police Officer
- Correctional Officer
- 假释或感化主任
- Fish and Game Warden
- First-Line Supervisor of Protective Service Workers
While entry-level positions may require only a high school diploma or associate degree, a bachelor’s degree can better qualify you for career advancement in the future.
我该如何提升我的事业?
Advancing to the next level in your career is determined by a mix of education level, years of experience and on-the-job performance. It depends on the career path you choose and the educational requirements that come with it.
Our goal is to prepare you best for whatever path you walk and provide you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your work and keep growing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Criminology is the study of crime, including its causes, consequences and costs. Criminology students study the behavior patterns, backgrounds, and sociological trends of criminals.
Criminal justice is a social science that seeks to identify and explain criminal behavior, as well as how society deals with crime. Criminal justice majors focus more on the legal and correctional systems, the deterrence of crimes, 以及行为的道德规范. Students in a criminal justice program often study a variety of topics including legal studies, psychology, public administration, and sociology.
虽然它们是不同的, 犯罪学家和刑事司法专业人员都在刑事司法部门工作，以减少犯罪和改善社会.
You are typically not required to earn a degree to enroll in police academy and work as a police officer. A high school diploma is often the minimal required formal education, 有必要的背景调查. Some agencies may require a bachelor’s degree or a certain number of credit hours, 尤其是在联邦层面.
According to a 2017 study from the 国家警察基金会, about one third (30.2 percent) of police officers in the U.S. 拥有四年制大学学位. Just over half (51.8 percent) hold a two-year degree, and 5.4%拥有研究生学位.
While you may not need a degree for your first entry-level job as a police officer, if you plan to continue advancing your career in criminal justice, earning an associate or bachelor’s degree is a good idea.
Course subjects and topics in our bachelor’s degree program include:
- Criminal Investigation, which provides an overview of the investigative process and current issues.
- Criminal Law, which covers key components of criminal law and its enforcement. It also includes an overview of the criminal law process, defenses, 以及法院的管辖权.
- 执法道德, which reviews public administration and ethical issues involved with public service.
- Evidence Forensics, which covers the law model and types and current rules of evidence acquisition.
- 国土安全概论, which details the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and its strategies and initiatives, as well as legal issues related to homeland security.
- Risk Assessment, which helps students learn how to assess and identify threats, analyze targets, and implement approaches to risk assessment.
第一步是接受教育. According to the 劳工统计局(BLS), 犯罪现场调查员, alternatively referred to as “forensic science technicians”) are typically required to hold a bachelor’s degree.
而生物学或化学等自然科学专业的学生可能更适合在实验室工作, 刑事司法方面的教育可能更适合犯罪现场分析和证据收集方面的工作. 软件下载的学士学位课程包括一门名为“证据取证”的课程，该课程涵盖了证据收集的基本规则.
Prerequisites for employment will vary by the job. Sometimes prior law enforcement or criminology experience will be required, particularly for senior-level roles.
Yes. 学生可以攻读刑事司法本科学位，作为坚实的教育基础，帮助他们准备申请法学院.
The American Bar Association (ABA) does not make any specific recommendation for undergraduate majors, noting that students are accepted to law school from a wide variety of academic disciplines.
赫京大学也提供 legal studies programs that can help prepare students to work in different areas of law. Some students use this as a first step toward law school, be it in the near future or a few years down the road.
Yes, you can earn your associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice online. 找一所地区认可的大学，比如赫岑大学，它有全面的课程和经验丰富的教职员工. Universities that offer student advisors and online support can help prepare you for academic success.
Once you have your associate or bachelor’s degree, you can also pursue additional training or education to help increase your earning potential and further your career.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Every job is different and educational requirements will vary by employer. Some will only require a high school diploma, while others (particularly federal agencies) may require an associate or bachelor’s degree.
You may be able to qualify for entry-level jobs without a degree, but advancing your career in criminal justice may become more difficult without any formal college-level education.
Yes, absolutely. A degree in criminal justice can help prepare you for a variety of jobs, from law enforcement to public service. The field continues to expand, offering people more career opportunities. In addition, a criminal justice degree provides a strong base of knowledge for future learning, if you choose to pursue additional learning, 比如法律学位或 master’s of business administration (MBA) degree.
If you enjoy learning about the law, possess a strong sense of responsibility, and would like to help serve your community, a criminal justice degree may be a great fit. Learn more about our criminal justice degree program today!
With an associate degree in criminal justice, you may be eligible for a variety of jobs, including security guards and first-line supervisors of protective service workers. These jobs are found in a variety of industries, including travel, gambling, and investigation and security services.
According to the 劳工统计局(BLS), security guards earned an average salary of $40,440 per year ($19.44 per hour).*
With a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, you can be eligible for jobs such as first-line supervisor of correctional officer, first-line supervisor, police officer, or detective. The BLS reports the average wage for detectives and criminal investigators is $95,930 per year ($46.12 per hour).
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This program provides students with comprehensive academic knowledge of criminology, law enforcement, corrections, and the criminal justice system as well as the skills and techniques used in these disciplines. This degree can also provide advancement opportunities for law enforcement personnel requiring a bachelor's degree when applying for or advancing within the profession. (Some states, including but not limited to Minnesota, 需要额外的认证, licensing, and/or training academy completion to be eligible for employment in a law enforcement capacity.)
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Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
* 劳工统计局(BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, 包括之前的经验, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.
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