Overview

During the Criminal Justice - Crime and Criminal Investigation program at Walden University, students will study theories and research on the cognitive, behavioural, and psychological drivers of criminal behaviour. They will also have the opportunity to learn about the components of a criminal investigation. This Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice concentration is ideal for law enforcement officers already working as detectives. It’s also a good option for those who want to become investigators and climb the ranks to sergeant.

Career

Many criminal justice agencies now require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in order to be considered for employment. A BS in Criminal Justice can give you the skills and credentials you need to launch your career or achieve a promotion or salary raise.

Whether you’re already working in the field or switching paths, you’ll be positioned for interesting and fulfilling career roles in:

Law enforcement
Corrections
Private investigation
Fraud investigation
Detective

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Evidence and Investigation
The Criminal Mind
Drugs, Gangs, and Organized Crime
Terrorism
Contemporary Criminal Justice Systems
Criminal Law

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-11-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-02-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00

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More details

Multiple Start Dates. Choose a date that fits your schedule.

Language

English

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Credits

181 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 68 other Bachelors in Criminology in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is considered for adult students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Admission requirements vary by program and degree level. You may need to supply additional information for certain programs and/or degrees.

Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date
English proficiency test scores (if applicable)
Completed application
Current résumé, when applicable
Access to a computer and the Internet
As an international applicant, you must have your transcript evaluated to determine the academic equivalency to U.S. educational standards

Tuition Fee

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International

15385 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 340 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

15385 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 340 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

15385 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 340 USD per credit during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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