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title: "Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice"
description: "Build a career in law enforcement, corrections, courts, or federal agencies."
url: "https://www.apuglobal.edu/programs/criminal-justice"
level: "Bachelor's"
field: "Criminal Justice"
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# Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

APU Global's online B.S. in Criminal Justice prepares working adults, including current officers, for promotion and for federal, court, and investigative roles. The curriculum balances law, ethics, criminology, and applied practice.

## Program facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Level | Bachelor's |
| Field | Criminal Justice |
| Credits to graduate | 120 |
| Major credits | 57 |
| Cost per credit | $535 |
| Estimated cost of major coursework | $30,495 (before aid and transfer credit) |
| Course structure | Eight-week sessions, six start dates a year |
| Format | Online, fully online |
| Transfer friendly | Yes, up to 90 credits |

## What you'll learn

- Apply criminal law and procedure
- Analyze criminological theory
- Lead in law-enforcement and corrections settings
- Apply ethics to use-of-force and discretion
- Use data in criminal-justice decision-making
- Prepare for federal hiring and graduate programs

## Career paths

- Child, Family, and School Social Worker
- Correctional Officer
- Police Detective
- Intelligence Analyst
- Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer
- Fraud Investigator

## Representative courses

- CRJU 105
- CRJU 280
- CRJU 290
- CRJU 300
- CRJU 320
- CRJU 330
- CRJU 340
- CRJU 350
- CRJU 370
- CRJU 380
- CRJU 390
- CRJU 410
- CRJU 420
- CRJU 430
- CRJU 440
- CRJU 450
- CRJU 460
- CRJU 490
- PSYC 345
- PSYC 400
- PSYC 415
- PSYC 425
- PSYC 435
- PSYC 445
- PSYC 450
- PSYC 455
- PSYC 460
- PSYC 480
- STAT 280

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice fully online?

Yes. This program is delivered 100% online with no required campus visits or live class meetings. Coursework is asynchronous with weekly deadlines, and everything you need, including the digital library and 24/7 Tutor.com support, is reachable from the Digital Campus.

### How long does this program take to complete?

Courses run in eight-week sessions with six start dates a year, so you move through the 120 credits required to graduate one session at a time. Full-time students take more courses per session and part-time students take fewer, and approved transfer credit reduces the credits you have left.

### What does the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice cost?

Tuition is $535 per credit, about $30,495 for the full 57 credits before aid. There are no technology or graduation fees, employers can be billed directly, and service members, veterans, and their spouses receive a 10% tuition discount.

### Is APU Global accredited?

Yes. APU Global is separately accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), reaffirmed in 2024, and is a nonprofit institution sharing a Christ-centered mission and a heritage dating back to 1899 with Azusa Pacific University. That accreditation is what makes federal financial aid and credit transfer possible.

### Are there application fees or test requirements?

There is no application fee. No SAT or ACT scores are required; admission is based on a high school diploma or GED and official transcripts from any prior college. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis against each session's deadline rather than a single annual cutoff.

### How many credits can I transfer in?

Up to 90 credits. Military training is evaluated from your Joint Services Transcript, and up to 30 credits can come from Prior Learning Assessment. The evaluation is free and results come back before you enroll.

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Source: https://www.apuglobal.edu/programs/criminal-justice
Publisher: APU Global, a fully online university sharing one mission with Azusa Pacific University.
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