PROGRAM DETAILS
4 Yearsto complete your degree
Onlinecareer-focused curriculum
7 or 15week course length
95.4%career outcomes rate
19:1student to faculty ratio
Program Overview
This program will begin enrolling students for the Summer 2025 semester. To request information, please email [email protected].
Criminal Justice encompasses more than just police work, the legal system, and capturing legal offenders. It involves understanding the underlying aspects that lead to criminality, while exploring ways to better serve our communities, improve advocacy for victims, and ensure a fairer system for all.
Through the Criminal Justice program at JWU College of Professional Studies, you’ll receive a holistic view of criminal justice, exploring the intersectionality of sociology, policy, and community dynamics on the legal system.
Learn from our experienced faculty that have first-hand knowledge of the criminal justice field, with backgrounds in law enforcement, policy, and legislation. And best of all, our courses are 100% online with the flexibility to match the needs of your busy schedule.
Whether you are looking to advance in your law enforcement career or lay the groundwork for a career in community justice and advocacy, take the next step with JWU College of Professional Studies.
This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences
What You'll Learn
- Apply the historical contexts and knowledge of the American criminal justice system to current issues within the field.
- Critically evaluate evidence using investigative theories and practices.
- Research and analyze criminal justice issues to generate appropriate recommendations and/or actions.
- Assess and resolve conflict situations using policies and procedures employed by criminal justice professionals.
- Apply ethical strategies to address criminal justice agency/operations within diverse communities and/or global contexts.
Take the next step in your business career with an online criminal justice degree from Johnson & Wales University. Start your application today.
Tuition & Fees
At Johnson & Wales University, we believe a high-quality education should help you reach for your career goals, not weigh you down with college debt. So we are constantly working to provide competitively priced college tuition.
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ONLINE Criminal Justice DEGREE Sample Courses
Coursework for your online bachelor's degree in criminal justice covers foundational aspects of the legal system, including law enforcement, criminal law and procedure, criminology and more. Take a look at some options of courses you could take.
Criminal Justice Major Courses
| Course Title |
|---|
| Law Enforcement |
| Criminology |
| Criminal Investigation |
| Homeland Security |
Criminal Justice Electives
| Course Title |
|---|
| Juvenile Justice |
| Community Justice |
| Restorative Justice |
| Criminal Justice Ethics |
| Victimology |
Related Professional Studies
| Course |
|---|
| Introductory Psychology |
| Abnormal Psychology |
| Workshop in Acquiring Social Research Skills |
| Deviant Behavior |
Please note that some courses may be 15 weeks long. For the most up-to-date and complete course listing information, as well as full course descriptions, visit our catalog.
Admissions Requirements
Ready to begin your criminal justice degree online? Johnson & Wales University is here to help. We start with a dedicated online admissions associate who will work with you one-on-one to answer all your questions and help guide you through the process. We cap it off with a free application.
If you’re ready for a degree that can position you for your next career move, click the button below to get started today!
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A BS in Criminal Justice DEGREE?
Your JWU bachelor’s of criminal justice online positions you for career growth in a number of job fields through a well-rounded background in criminal justice. Explore Lightcast’s Career Coach tool to discover career paths that value your expertise in criminal justice.
To learn more about how we collect employment data on our graduates, visit our Lightcast & Career Coach page.
Why Johnson & Wales University?
Prepped for the Professional World
We work with industry-leading employers to ensure career-relevant curriculum is at the core of every educational experience we offer. And we pack each program with skill-building opportunities and experience-based learning to help you be career-ready upon graduation.
Personalized Support
We are committed to your success – both academically and professionally. From dedicated academic advisors to career services to tutoring help, we offer one-on-one support throughout your educational journey with us.
Learning on Your Schedule
We help working professionals like you overcome obstacles to learning. That means providing the flexibility of online degree programs as well as a range of student services to provide the tools and support you need to succeed in class and throughout your career.
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