Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Our criminal justice degree is offered in a format convenient for working adults featuring fast-track 8-week classes that allow students to finish their degree in as little as two years. This degree completion program allows a flexible schedule of fully online courses. 

The bachelor's degree in criminal justice will provide you with a broad understanding of the criminal justice system, an overview of law and the American court system, and various electives that range from forensics to criminal investigations. With our criminal justice degree, you will feel prepared to enter the exciting field of criminal justice.

If you have an associate's degree or are/were close to completing one, this is your second chance to finish a bachelor's degree.

For more information about degree requirements, visit the NSU catalog.

Criminal Justice Degree Plan

Criminal Justice Faculty

Credit hours for CLEET credentials 

Students and law enforcement agencies are welcome to partner with NSU to support college credit for prior learning as part of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Students who earn credentials through the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) may be eligible for up to 27 hours towards their Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree.

• Introduction to Criminal Justice
• Criminal Law I
• Criminal Law II
• Criminal Procedure
• Police Operations I
• Policy Operations II
• Criminal Investigation
• Criminal Justice Community Relations
• Diversity and Ethical Dilemmas in Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Degree Careers

• ATF Agent
• Bailiff
• CIA Agent
• Compliance Officer
• Corrections Officer
• Court Clerk
• Court Reporter
• Customs Agent
• DEA Agent
• FBI Agent
• INS Agent
• Paralegal
• Police Detective
• Private Investigator
• Private Security
• Probation Officer
• Secret Service
• Sheriff
• US Marshal