Online Criminal Justice Programs

Take lead on addressing today's increasingly complex criminal justice issues.

Why study Criminal Justice at Walden?

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A Degree on Your Terms

Opt for our course-based format or choose our flexible, Tempo competency-based format designed to work around your busy schedule.

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Scholar Practitioners

Benefit from curriculum developed and taught by scholar practitioners with real-life experience in the criminal justice field.

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Dedicated Student Support

Get the support you need to thrive, including Student Success Advising, practicum support, and an online community.

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Criminal Justice Programs

Degree Type
Flexible Learning Options
Doctoral Program
PhD in Criminal Justice
Earn your PhD degree in criminal justice from Walden to pursue leadership roles within your organization or begin a career in criminal justice education.
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Masters Program
MS in Criminal Justice (Course-based and Tempo Competency-based options)
Gain skills and knowledge in criminal behavior theory, technology, homeland security, and management. Prepare for a career in law enforcement, judiciary, corrections, or probation.
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Masters Program
MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management
Gain skills to assume a leadership role or start a second career as an educator or consultant. Learn management, budgeting, and communication skills to influence policymakers.
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Bachelors Program
BS in Criminal Justice (Course-based and Tempo Competency-based options)
Move up the ranks in your law enforcement or criminal justice career. Walden is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.
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More About Our Criminal Justice Programs

Manage your education expenses with:

  • Convenient monthly payment plans that allow you to pay tuition in installments with no interest.*
  • Multiple payment plan options, including some that can be combined with school loan programs (if available in your country of residence).*
*Additional conditions may apply. Some payment plans are offered through third-party services. Contact your enrollment specialist for details.

You may be eligible to receive transfer credit toward your program, enabling you to earn your degree faster. An enrollment specialist will work with you to identify what credit you can transfer based on your work experience, prior education, life experiences, and more.

  • First we will help you obtain transcripts from any previous institution you have attended.
  • Then we will carefully review your previous coursework to maximize the number of credits we can apply toward your Walden program of study.
  • You will receive a transfer credit pre-evaluation within three business days, including a summary of the courses eligible for transfer.

Why study Criminal Justice at Walden?

High-Quality Programs

Our online degree programs help prepare you with the skills and knowledge needed to achieve your goals.

Experienced Faculty

Walden faculty members are scholars, researchers, and distinguished leaders in their fields.

Exceptional Student Services

Benefit from our 24/7 tech support, Writing Center, Career Services Center, and more.

“I had to make sure the college I chose was accredited and user-friendly with a challenging curriculum."

Ginger Jenkins
MS in Forensic Psychology Graduate, PhD in Psychology Student

*Source: www.WaldenU.edu/survey_methodology; % calculated on total number of respondents to our 2015 survey.