Overview

The Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice programme from Louisiana State University combines a strong academic foundation with practical, hands-on learning that prepare you to excel in one of today’s most dynamic and impactful fields.

You’ll explore core areas of the criminal justice system—including legal studies, criminology, and ethics—while also gaining specialized knowledge through electives like forensics, crime scene investigation, correctional management, administration, and private security.

For those interested in psychology, the programme also offers a concentration in Criminal Psychology, giving you the unique ability to apply psychological insight to criminal justice and law enforcement such as offender profiling basics, investigative interviewing, evidence-based interventions, and behavioral threat assessment.

Career Opportunities

Law enforcement

Corrections

Probation and parole

Juvenile justice administration

Private sector security

Federal Bureau of Investigations

Secret Service

Case worker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Police Process

The Judicial Process

Corrections Process

Ethical Leadership in Criminal Justice

Juvenile Delinquency

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

6 starts a year. Flexible for students balancing life and education.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Baton Rouge, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 251 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United States

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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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100

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to LSUA as a first-time freshman, you must:

Complete the high school core curriculum in place at the time of graduation

Not require more than one developmental (remedial) course

Have a minimum 2.0 high school GPA

Meet one of the following:

Earn an ACT composite score of 20 or higher

Have at least a 2.0 GPA in Core high school courses

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

10200 USD / year

≈ 10200 USD / year
Out-of-State

10200 USD / year

≈ 10200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10200 USD / year

≈ 10200 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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