Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Program Highlights

As a student in our Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program, you can develop skills in report writing, fingerprinting, and crime scene documentation. You can gain well-rounded knowledge in the areas of law enforcement, forensics, corporate security, criminal investigation, and corrections, including probation, parole, and imprisonment.  

Whatever role you hope to play in the delivery of justice you’ll be equipped with a sound foundation of principles and procedural theory as they apply to the current criminal justice landscape—from a deep understanding of crime and criminal activity to the structure of the American Criminal Justice System. You’ll also explore the nature of criminal law and its roots in Common Law, as well as analyze and apply the U.S. Constitution to contemporary issues in criminal justice. You’ll trace crime and criminal activity to causation theories and explore categories of crime and penalties as well as their defenses. Plus, you’ll investigate the mechanics of law enforcement, including the roles and functions of municipal police, the county sheriff, local agencies, state and federal law enforcement, public and private security industry, as well as the purpose and function of probation, parole and law enforcement.    

What Can I do With a BS in Criminal Justice Degree?

BS in Criminal Justice graduates are prepared for a variety of career options at the federal, state, and local levels of law enforcement, courts, and corrections.  

Unlike other online criminal justice schools, you will study in an interactive environment. You will not take this academic journey alone. As soon as you enroll, you will receive one-on-one support from our experienced faculty and your dedicated academic advisor. They can answer your questions and help you tailor your degree to your career goals with one of our unique concentrations in growing areas of the criminal justice field. 

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree is not designed to fulfill the educational requirements for any professional credential, such as a police officer certification. Professional credentials also have other requirements outside of education. Law enforcement and other public safety positions often require testing, specialized trainings, background checks, and more. Job requirements also vary by jurisdiction, involving the local, state, or national levels. Learn about law enforcement and public safety careers through the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: specifically: Police and Detectives, Correctional Officers and Bailiffs, and Emergency Management Directors.

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Criminal Justice Concentrations

Students in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program can choose from one of five concentrations that build on a general foundation of criminal justice. 

At Post University, we understand you have responsibilities you can’t put on hold while you attend school — and you don’t have to. We offer 100 percent online criminal justice bachelor’s degree courses to fit your schedule, or you can take classes at our main campus in Waterbury, Connecticut. 

Ready to pursue a career serving others? Contact us to get started at our campus in Waterbury, Connecticut, or enroll in our online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program today!