BS in Criminal Justice

Build or advance your career in civil service while impacting countless lives.

Gain skills you can apply immediately to move up the ranks in your profession and better serve your community.

Our BS in Criminal Justice online program will allow you to:

  • Earn your degree your way with our Course-based or Tempo Competency-based options available.
  • Choose from a range of concentrations and personalize your path of study.
  • Earn credit for what you already know through prior learning assessments.
  • Accelerate into the MS in Criminal Justice program by taking graduate-level courses.

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Transfer Credits: Up to 135 credits

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Specializations

If you are a senior-level criminal justice professional interested in earning your MS in Criminal Justice degree, you can incorporate graduate-level courses into your course of study.
Explore the impact of crime on populations and how communities can respond in positive ways.
Look at the social and psychological drivers of criminal behavior and examine the process of solving a crime.
Gain sought-after leadership skills through graduate-level coursework taken as part of your bachelor’s program that can help you guide your criminal justice organization to a successful future.
Create a unique course of study that reflects your professional and personal goals.

Two Ways to Learn

Choose the learning path that fits your life and experience. Here are the two ways to earn your degree:

Two ways to learn
Course-Based LearningThe standard, guided pace to earn your degree. Tempo Competency-Based LearningThe flexible pace, ideal for some students.
Structured schedule Time Flexible schedule
Deadlines to make steady progress Pace Set your own pace, and speed up or slow down when needed
Pay by the course Tuition All-you-can-learn subscription fee
Faculty guide you through your courses as you earn your degree Support Faculty support when you need it and a personal academic coach
Expert Walden Faculty
Tuition Savings and Financial Aid*
Accreditation
Learning Options
Two ways to learn
Course-Based LearningThe standard, guided pace to earn your degree Tempo Competency-Based LearningThe flexible pace, ideal for some students.
Time
Structured schedule Flexible Schedule
Pace
Deadlines to make steady progress Set your own pace, and speed up or slow down when needed
Tuition
Pay by the course All-you-can-learn subscription fee
Support
Faculty guide you through your courses as you earn your degree Faculty support when you need it and a personal academic coach
Expert Walden Faculty
Tuition Savings and Financial Aid*
Accreditation
Learning Options

*May not be available for all degree programs.

More about our BS in Criminal Justice program

A BS in Criminal Justice degree can open doors within your career path, with potential career roles including:†

  • Law enforcement officer
  • Corrections officer
  • Investigator
  • Security officer
†Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Admission is considered for adult students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. Applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:

  • You are 21 years of age or older.
  • You are less than 21 years of age and have 12 quarter credit hours.
  • You are an active member of the military or a veteran with documentation of service.

Your enrollment specialist will help you gather all of the required materials, starting with your application, and support you through your first day of classes.

Tuition costs will vary depending on your previous education. Get in touch with a Walden Enrollment Specialist today at 855-203-5779, to learn more about tuition costs for this program and financial aid options.

Walden’s Enrollment Specialists are committed to helping identify and leverage opportunities for you to save money on your education.

Our Enrollment Specialists are ready to answer any questions you may have regarding this program. Fill out the form on this page to be contacted or call 855-203-5779.

Why earn your BS in Criminal Justice at Walden?

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Actionable Learning

Walden’s BS in Criminal Justice faculty are active practitioners and leaders within their area of expertise.

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Tuition Savings for Law Enforcement Personnel

Certified law enforcement officers may be entitled to 20% tuition savings for the life of their program.

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Exceptional Student Services

Thrive in your criminal justice degree program with the help of 24/7 tech support, a Writing Center, a Career Services Center, and more.

exceptional-student-services

Actionable Learning

Walden’s BS in Criminal Justice faculty are active practitioners and leaders within their area of expertise.

exceptional-student-services

Tuition Savings for Law Enforcement Personnel

Certified law enforcement officers may be entitled to 20% tuition savings for the life of their program.

exceptional-student-services

Exceptional Student Services

Thrive in your criminal justice degree program with the help of 24/7 tech support, a Writing Center, a Career Services Center, and more.

"Walden graduates are able to transform not only themselves but also their communities and society as a whole."

Bont’e Twyman-Abrams | BS in Criminal Justice Graduate, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Graduate

*Note: This option is only available in our Advanced Topics in Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice Management and Administration concentrations.

Enrollment Restrictions by State

Walden currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into the BS in Criminal Justice program: Wisconsin.

ONGOING MILITARY OFFER:

A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.*

*A 15% tuition reduction is available to new students who are servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a servicemember, veteran, or employee of the VA. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course.

Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, https://www.hlcommission.org/.