Criminal Justice (B.A.) - Online
Criminal Justice (B.A.) - Online
Rehabilitation & Justice
At ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ University, you’ll prepare for tomorrow’s careers in criminal justice through a unique mix of forensic science, criminology, sociology, psychology and experiential learning. As an Online Bachelor's Degree Program student, you will earn your degree completely online - with courses and scheduling designed just for busy adults.
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Why Choose ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ?
By earning your criminal justice degree through the Online Bachelor's Degree Program at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, you can:
- Learn how to use forensic science in investigations.
- Gain practical experience in the criminal justice field before you graduate through in-depth, semester-long community projects and intensive, supported internships in the field.
- Take courses and complete assignments when it is convenient for you.
- Finish your degree fast with accelerated 8-week sessions.
- Connect online through discussion groups with fellow adult learners, faculty and experts in the field of criminal justice.
- Enjoy personalized academic and career advising: online or in-person.
- Easily transfer credits you may have earned at other schools.
- Enjoy participation in student clubs and organizations like the Criminal Justice Club and Pi Gamma Nu, the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the national Criminal Justice Honor Society.
- Take advantage of student access to ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ campus facilities - including dining & fitness.
- Earn an MBA quicker and for less money. Through ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s FastForward Bachelor’s to MBA Program, you can earn both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA in only five years!
(Even more benefits just for Online Bachelor's Degree Program students - including personalized advising - can be found here.)
Police Training Track
As a criminal justice major at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, you have the unique opportunity to also receive Municipal Police Officers' Basic Training - as required by Act 120 for all municipal police officers - while you earn your bachelor’s degree.
Through a partnership with Westmoreland County Community College (WCCC), ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ criminal justice majors can be considered for acceptance to the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission Basic Training Program (MPOETC) held at WCCC.
Interested students will need to receive permission from ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Criminal Justice Program Director prior to applying to the WCCC Basic Training Program. The Basic Training Program can be completed on a full-time (approximately 6 months) or part-time (approximately 10 months) basis. The academy will count towards up to 18 credit hours at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ University.
Upon successful completion of MPOETC (completion of the academy and passing the certification examination), you will be eligible for certification and will be certified when employed by a municipal police department.
Faculty
Criminal justice faculty at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ are noted professors and also experienced professionals in the fields of forensic science, psychology, criminology, sociology, human services and behavioral health. Topics of specific expertise include DNA analysis, jury decision making, drug and alcohol abuse, domestic and gender-based violence, recidivism in the juvenile court system, research design and data analysis.
An Affordable Education
Online Bachelor's Degree Program students are eligible for:
- Discounted Tuition
- Employer Discounts
- Scholarships
- Financial Aid
- Employer Reimbursement
- Military Benefits
- College Credit for Life Experience
Your Career in Criminal Justice
Career opportunities for graduates with this degree are diverse and come with a range of competitive salaries. They include:
- Law Enforcement: Local, State & Federal
- Legal System
- Corrections
- Probation & Parole
- Court System: State & Federal
- Private Security
- Private Investigations
- Social & Community Services
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) will work with you, your professors, and local, regional and national employers to provide you with the career preparation skills, internship opportunities and job identification services you need to keep moving up.
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Free Information Sessions
Virtually: 10/17, 11/6
On Campus: 9/7
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To contact the Office of Graduate and Online Studies about online bachelor's degrees and certificates, please fill out our Inquiry Form. You may also call us at (724) 838-4208 or email us at gadmit@setonhill.edu.