Criminal Justice -Bachelor of Science Degree online program

The influence of technology and the changing face of crime have magnified the need for criminal justice specialists. Through the South University online Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice program, you can help meet this need.

Our online Criminal Justice program is designed specifically for working adults. You can maintain a balance between your academic studies and your work and family obligations while you prepare to launch your Criminal Justice career. Learn the same contemporary concepts taught at our campus locations and enjoy the convenience of attending class online anytime – day or night. At South University, you are in control of your education.

Our online Criminal Justice program offers you many benefits including:
Tailor your Criminal Justice degree

South University lets you tailor your degree program by selecting one of five concentrations:

* Corrections – Study the correctional systems designed to protect the public from convicted offenders, as well as ways to rehabilitate and integrate this group back into society.
* Crime Scene Investigation – Learn about the cornerstones of crime solving. Focus on collecting and preserving physical evidence at a crime scene, understanding the functions of a crime laboratory, and reconstructing crime scenes.
* Cyber Crime – Become familiar with one of the fastest-growing areas of criminal justice, which focuses on the recovery of digital information that has been used to commit crimes ranging from identity theft and embezzlement to cyber stalking and homicide.
* Law Enforcement – Prepare to protect the public and serve on the front lines of homeland security by learning about law enforcement operations, criminal law and investigation, and terrorism and homeland security.
* Juvenile Justice – Learn the triggers to juvenile justice problems while you focus on juvenile protection, rehabilitation and incarceration.

Success centered on your schedule

* Attend class anytime – day or night
* Earn an Criminal Justice degree online while you work full time
* Accelerated 5 ½ week courses
* Students can earn a Criminal Justice degree as little as 2 years and 10 months. Degree completion time may be shorter if you have previous transferable college credit.
* This progam is also available on one of our ground campuses

Build hands-on experience

As a student in the online Criminal Justice program, you will:

* Develop an understanding for contemporary approaches to solving crime, critical insight into the causes of crime, as well as an overall understanding of the U.S. criminal justice system
* Gain a broad understanding of law enforcement, criminology, the judicial process, juvenile justice, corrections and criminal law
* Collaborate with others using online communication and research tools that are fast becoming the standard for this industry
* Build hands-on experience through a student-arranged internship in local, state or federal criminal justice agencies

Launch your Criminal Justice career

When you graduate from this comprehensive online degree program, you’ll be prepared for entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, homeland security, private investigation or private security. As you gain experience, you could grow into positions such as supervisory special agent, deputy warden, protective services supervisor, field investigator and detective. The South University online Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice program also provides a good pre-law education, if you’re interested in going on to law school to eventually become a prosecutor or public defender.
Time-honored academic heritage

* Founded in 1899, South University has delivered quality education and personal attention to students for more than 100 years.
* South University has campus locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

South University is accredited

* South University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
* South University is accredited to award associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees (Level V institution)