Program Design
The Bachelor of Arts degree program in Criminal Justice is designed to address the diverse needs of citizens and the complexities of social, economic, and governmental institutions. This program is suitable for both career-bound preservice students and in-service personnel in fields such as law enforcement, probation, parole, corrections, and social service agencies.
Program Format
This program is offered 100% online, allowing students to complete their studies from the comfort of their own homes and on their own schedules.
Each semester consists of two sessions (Session 1 and Session 2), with each session lasting approximately seven weeks. Courses are delivered in an accelerated format to enhance learning and engagement.
Enrollment Process
- During the CEGE registration period, eligible students will receive an enrollment request form from the program staff.*
- Enrollment in program courses is managed by the Academic Advisor.*
- Students will adhere to a personalized program plan developed in collaboration with the Academic Advisor.
Elective Courses
As part of the degree requirements, students will complete six elective courses. The Criminal Justice Online program offers a variety of elective courses each term, with selected electives being offered intermittently throughout the academic year.
Current Elective Courses Include: Women and Crime, White Collar Crimes, Gangs, Forensic Profiling, Domestic Violence, Hate Crime and Law, Justice and the Media, Wildlife Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, Criminal Procedure, Victimology, Law and the Courts, Crime Prevention, Correctional Administration, Community Corrections, Correctional Counseling, Police Administration, Community Policing.
Graduation Requirements
A total of 120 units are required for graduation.
Program Recognition
We are proud of the prestigious recognitions and rankings that CSUSB's Criminal Justice Online program has received throughout the years. In 2021 CSUSB was ranked #1 in California by Best Value Schools, as "one of the finest criminal justice colleges in California offering online degrees"!
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Online
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