Overview

Complete your degree with this convenient and flexible program at Potomac State College. Depending on your motivation level, you may be able to complete a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice in as little as 18 months. You can take advantage of the Prior Learning Assessment and possibly receive course credit for your Academy training (may apply to A.A.S. only). The Criminal Justice-specific courses are designed in an eight-week, accelerated format, while the other online courses span the entire semester. This program could be completed entirely online so you can continue to work and attend to your other commitments.

Promotional opportunities are possible upon completing this B.A.S. degree, and the student will have enhanced location mobility. The student no longer has to feel bound to an area where they’re employed and may seek employment elsewhere.

The curriculum adheres to the same rigor as our traditional B.A.S. Criminal Justice degree. Students that successfully complete the program can then enter the professional world of Criminal Justice or continue their education at the graduate level in law, business administration, criminal justice, counseling, or social work. The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree provides students who have completed an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program with an opportunity to continue their education to the baccalaureate level, acquiring additional skills and furthering their professional advancement.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice - Online from West Virginia University, the student will be able to:

Apply project management concepts in a capstone experience

Demonstrate effective communication skills

Use technology effectively to support professional level experience

Apply ethical decision-making skills

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Evidence

Victimology

Ethics and the Criminal Justice System

White Collar and Economic Crime

Community Based Corrections

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 52 other Bachelors in Criminal Law in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.

Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).

Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.

For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.

WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from Cambridge International for admissions consideration.

Tuition Fee

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International

13464 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6732 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

13464 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6732 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

5520 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2760 USD per semester during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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