Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Waldorf’s Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice is designed to provide the student with a broad base of knowledge in the three primary areas of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. This foundation includes the Waldorf general education curriculum, numerous courses in the criminal justice arena, and courses in sociology and business. The program provides students with the general education, discipline specific, and technical knowledge required to succeed in the criminal justice workplace.

Available Concentrations

Estimated time of completion of this program is 4 years for full-time students.

B.A./B.S. Degree Requirements

Completion of the core curriculum and the curriculum for the major, totaling 120 credits
A grade of C or higher in all coursework in the major and, if applicable, in the concentration(s)
2.00 cumulative grade point average for work completed at Waldorf
Minimum of 36 upper-division credit hours

Requirements
Prefix	Number	Course	Credit Hours
Major Required--Group A			30
CRJ	2000	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CRJ	2001	Theory and Practice of Law Enforcement	3
CRJ	2200	Theory and Practice of Corrections	3
CRJ	2501	Criminology	3
CRJ	3010	Victimology	3
CRJ	3020	Mental Health and Crime	3
CRJ	3301	Judicial Process	3
CRJ	3601	Criminal Law	3
CRJ	4103	Diversity and Ethics in Criminal Justice	3
CRJ	3950	Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice	3
Professional Electives--Group B			30
Any Waldorf courses may be selected from the catalog to be used as electives, provided that they are not used to satisfy other program requirements. The following are sample electives. The concentration options listed may also be used toward elective credits.
CRJ	2900	Management and Supervision Skills for CJ	3
CRJ	3201	Juvenile Justice and Delinquency	3
CRJ	3701	Criminal Investigation	3
CRJ	3801	Criminal Evidence and Legal Issues	3
CRJ	4001	Procedures in the Justice System	3
CRJ	4201	Probation and Community Corrections	3
CRJ	4350	Leadership in Criminal Justice	3
CRJ	4701	Criminal Justice Organization and Administration	3
CRJ	4119C	Special Topics: Criminology	3
CRJ	4119CJ	Special Topics: Criminal Justice	3
CRJ	4119JJ	Special Topics: Juvenile Justice	3
POLS	1010	American Government	3
Major Requirements Total			60
Core Requirements Total			60
Grand Total:			120

If you have a significant amount of completed post secondary coursework or specialized training that you would like to transfer, consider the BAS Criminal Justice program.

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