Overview

Course Details

From leading disaster response efforts to keeping our streets free of crime, criminal justice professionals play a critical role in protecting our nation’s communities. You too can make a meaningful difference in the lives and safety of others by earning a BS in Criminal Justice from Walden.

Walden’s BS in Criminal Justice program prepares you for an exhilarating, rewarding career in law enforcement, homeland security, and many other disciplines. You will explore topics that matter in today's criminal justice environment, from ethics and diversity to 21st century policing. Through virtual simulations and other true-to-life learning experiences, you’ll build job-ready skills you can apply immediately to make a positive impact.

Along this, the Criminal Justice - Self-Designed program at Walden University provides you with maximum flexibility in your program of study.

You can choose any four concentration courses from the BS in Criminal Justice program to create a personalized path to your degree:

Criminal Justice Management and Administration (AIM)
Crime and Criminal Investigation
Advanced Topics in Criminal Justice (AIM)

Corrections and Human Services

Career

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

Law enforcement
Corrections
Probation/parole
Security or security management
Private investigation
Fraud investigation
Detective

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Living and Learning in the Technological World
Contemporary Criminal Justice Systems
Criminology and Social Control
Victimology
Controversies in Criminal Justice
Data Analysis for Criminal Justice Professionals

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

181 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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IELTS

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

15837 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15837 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

15837 USD / year

≈ 15837 USD / year

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