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Online Criminal Justice Degree Programs

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Transfer Credit to Finish Faster:​

You could finish your degree even faster with transfer credit. We evaluate college coursework, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests, and approved military training courses. Bachelor’s degree students may be eligible to transfer up to 90 approved credits. See more details about transfer credit policies here.

Why Choose NEC for Your
Online Criminal Justice Degree?

Two Degree Pathways:

We offer a two-year online associate degree program or a four-year online bachelor’s degree program.*

Instructors with Real-World Experience:

Our faculty members bring direct experience of the fields they teach to your classes, meaning they can connect theory to practical strategies and solutions.

Balance Work, Life, and Education:

Discover accessible college education designed for busy working adults like you: flexible, fully online classes, engaging discussions, and personal attention from instructors.
*Assumes full-time course load of 30 credits per year. Actual time to completion may vary depending on schedule and transfer credit.

Grow as a Leader and Professional:

Our interdisciplinary program equips you to communicate effectively with colleagues and community members, to think critically, and to appreciate and engage productively with different viewpoints.

Criminal Justice Overview

Whether you are a mid-career criminal justice professional or new to the field, our degree programs can offer you a comprehensive understanding of legal, ethical, and administrative best practices for advancing justice and reducing violence. Plus, our flexible online format makes it possible to pursue your degree around your busy work and family life.

What You Will Learn

Our undergraduate programs in criminal justice are designed to produce graduates who can:

  • Articulate the purpose, structure, and function of the American criminal justice system.
  • Discuss the roles of law enforcement, the courts and the corrections system and compare the common values each shares with the competing goals of crime control and due process.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the use of terminology and fundamental constructs necessary for competence in the field.
  • Identify and evaluate basic theories of crime causation.
  • Explain how research in criminology can result in changes in social policy and legislation.
  • Identify the foundation of our system of laws and explain the philosophical underpinnings of criminal responsibility and punishment.
  • Recognize that crime is defined by, and reflects, societal attitudes and tolerances.
  • Apply the concepts of justice, morality and ethics to law enforcement practice and the trial process.
  • Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills in reading and writing about issues in law and criminal justice.
  • Articulate accepted standards of professional and ethical behavior.
  • Produce written material that demonstrates a proficiency in composition, grammar, and proper documentation.

Courses and Curriculum

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
Our AA degree program introduces fundamental concepts in criminology, corrections, criminal law, and more. To graduate, you will complete 60 credits: 28 credits of criminal justice core courses, 28 credits of general education courses, and another four credits of elective coursework.
AA Core Criminal Justice Courses:
PS 1000 - Exploring the Mechanisms of Prejudice, Discrimination, and Social Justice
CJ 1110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJ 1130 - Criminology
CJ 2320 - Criminal Justice Ethics
CJ 3010 - Corrections
CJ 3140 - Criminal Law
CJ 3210 - Police in Society
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Establish a foundation for leadership, administrative, or federal roles with our bachelor’s degree program. To graduate, you will complete a total of 120 credits of coursework: 48 in the criminal justice core, 40 general education credits, and 32 credits of elective courses.
BA Core Criminal Justice Courses:
PS 1000 - Exploring the Mechanisms of Prejudice, Discrimination, and Social Justice
CJ 1110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJ 1130 - Criminology
PS 2310 - Statistics for the Social Sciences
CJ 2320 - Criminal Justice Ethics
CJ 3010 - Corrections
CJ 3140 - Criminal Law
CJ 3210 - Police in Society
CJ 4000 - Issues in Professional Practice: Criminal Justice
You will also take two electives from within the major to fulfill core credit requirements.

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