Overview

Develop your theoretical background in criminal behavior and the legal system by earning your Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Online) from Northern Kentucky University. In our 100% online degree program, you will explore many facets of the American justice system, including the investigation, prosecution, and defense of crimes as well as courtroom rules and procedures.

Curriculum for this CJ program is designed to strengthen your research and analytical skills. Add another dimension to your degree with 12-18 credit hours of courses in a minor or area of focus. You will graduate qualified for a broad range of positions that require a bachelor's degree. You will also have a solid foundation to pursue law school.

In this online program, you will:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of criminal justice institutions and processes, theories of crime and punishment, criminal law, and social science research methodologies

Explore the philosophy and history of law enforcement; crime and police problems as well as the organization and jurisdiction of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies

Analyze the American court system, including the structure, functions, and roles of incumbents in the courts

Examine the concepts of morality and law and their relationships—especially the ethical underpinnings of justice and the law

Experience a multidisciplinary approach to understanding theories of crime as well as the theories, issues, and traditions underlying criminal justice and criminal behavior

Careers

Federal or State Law Enforcement Officer

Victim's Advocate

Forensic Science Technician

Corrections Officer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Police in America

Corrections in America

The Criminal Court System

Juvenile Justice

Ethics in Criminal Justice

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-10-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-05 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-02 00:00:00
Starting 2024-03-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-29 00:00:00
Starting 2024-05-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-26 00:00:00
Starting 2024-06-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-14 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-09 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 213 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an Online Application

Pay the $40 Application Fee

Submit Passport Photocopy

Submit your Official Transcripts

Submit Proof of English Fluency

Tuition Fee

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International

14250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 475 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

14250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 475 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

14250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 475 USD per credit during 48 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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