Overview

The Online Associate of Science in Criminal Justice from Louisiana State University includes insider knowledge - both past and present - on the correctional, criminal, and judicial topics to shape your career. The curriculum is geared towards high school graduates or those already employed in the field.

An emphasis is placed on three major components of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections, while critically analyzing technical research in these areas.

Additionally, students enrolled in the online Associate of Science in Criminal Justice have the option (as needed) to experience a more personalized approach with continual staff engagement through the nationally-recognized

Pathways to Success program. Graduates will be well-positioned to work on the local and state level or private sector as a law enforcement officer, drug intervention specialist, cybersecurity expert and intelligence officer.

Career Opportunities

Law enforcement officer

Law enforcement staff

Drug intervention specialist

Cybersecurity expert

Intelligence officer

Corrections officer

State trooper

Fish and wildlife officer

Federal law enforcement

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Police Process

Judicial Process

Correctional Process

Criminal and Related Law

Emergency Management In High-Threat Situations

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 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

Credits

60 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for admission to the freshman class are normally required to submit scores on the American College Test (ACT) in order to be placed at the appropriate levels in freshman courses, for counseling, and for selection of scholarship recipients.

Graduates of state-approved high schools or those who hold a G.E.D or HiSET and have not attended another college or university will be considered for admission when they have made application.

Louisiana residents who are not graduates of state-approved high schools and have not attended another college or university may apply for admission by submitting their G.E.D. or HiSET transcript.

Louisiana residents who have graduated from a high school not approved by the State Department of Education or who do not have a G.E.D. or HiSET can be admitted under the Ability to Benefit provision.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7800 USD / year

≈ 7800 USD / year
Out-of-State

7800 USD / year

≈ 7800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7800 USD / year

≈ 7800 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Criminal Justice.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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