Criminal Justice

 

90

Transfer up to 90 credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree

$299

Cost per credit hour

200

More than 200 courses with free textbooks

The Bachelor of Science in criminal justice program teaches criminal law, psychology and the academic base needed to pursue a career in criminal justice or law school. Police, fire, EMT academy training and military experience may apply as prior learning credit to this degree program. You will learn a strategic mix of practical knowledge taught by current professionals in the field (judges, lawyers, coroners, law enforcement officers and administrators) and theory.

You also have an option to earn graduate credit toward Master of Science with a major in criminal justice while working on this bachelor's degree. Through this combined degree program, you can finish both degrees in just four years and save up to $8,625!

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The Experience

As a student earning this online B.S. in criminal justice, you will benefit from the strong psychology component of this program. You can choose from four criminal justice concentrations: criminal justice professional, psychology, public service/professional training and Indiana law enforcement, all of which allow you to start your career path right after graduation and move up the ranks quickly.

Learn more about the concentrations

Criminal Justice Professional

An interdisciplinary overview of the justice system

The criminal justice professional concentration offers an interdisciplinary overview of the justice system, integrating criminology, psychology, sociology and public administration.

Coursework
Coursework emphasizes corrections, agency leadership and administration, research and analytical skills, and the social factors influencing crime, families and communities.

Ideal For
This concentration is ideal for current or aspiring professionals seeking supervisory, administrative or support roles in corrections, criminal justice agencies, program coordination or social- and family-focused services.

Psychology

Prepare for a people-centered career

The psychology concentration provides a foundational understanding of human behavior through the study of psychological theory, research and applied practice across the lifespan.

Coursework
Coursework emphasizes development, personality, social behavior, counseling approaches and research skills, preparing students for people-centered careers.

Ideal For
This concentration is ideal for students interested in human services, behavioral health, community outreach, advocacy or those preparing for graduate study in psychology, counseling, social work or related fields.

Indiana Law Enforcement

Career advancement in policing, public safety agencies

The Indiana law enforcement concentration is designed for student who have successfully completed the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Basic Police Training Course.

Coursework
This concentration recognizes academy training for academic credit and supports the professional development of sworn law enforcement officers.

Ideal For
It is ideal for individuals seeking to advance their education while building on their foundational law enforcement training and preparing for career advancement within policing and public safety agencies.

Public Service/Professional Training

Align workplace training with degree completion

The public service/professional training concentration is designed for students in the College of Graduate and Professional Studies who seek to apply approved professional training or academies toward academic credit.

Coursework
This concentration supports working professionals by recognizing prior learning and structured training that contributes to career advancement in public service or related professional fields.

Ideal For
It is ideal for students pursuing continued professional growth while aligning workplace training with degree completion.

 

The Results

Graduates who earn Trine University’s B.S. in criminal justice receive an academic base to go on to a career in criminal justice or even to law school. This online degree also prepares you for more advanced educational opportunities such as a Master of Science in criminal justice.

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Online Benefits

TrineOnline delivers the convenience and accessibility of an online degree program with classes starting every eight weeks. Our asynchronous classes mean there are no set class times, so you can login whenever is best for you. Learn more about the benefits of Trine’s online degree programs.

Active Military Tuition Reduction

We offer an affordable education for active duty military students working on their undergraduate degree. Please see our Cost and Investment page for more information.

Cost and Investment

Information about tuition can be found at Cost and Investment.