Complete Your Criminal Justice Degree Online
The 100% Online Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice is a degree completion program designed for transfer students and individuals with prior college credit who are ready to earn their bachelor's degree.
To be eligible for admission, all transfer requirements and lower-division coursework must be completed before you begin the program. Planning your transfer early is the best way to ensure a smooth admission process.
Eligibility Checklist
You may be eligible to apply if you:
- Have 60+ transferable semester units (90 quarter units)
- Have completed your lower-division general education requirements
- Have completed the Golden Four with a grade of C- or better
- Have completed the CSU History, Constitution, and American Ideals Requirement (US-1, US-2, US-3)
- Have completed the required Criminal Justice prerequisite courses
- Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Are in good academic standing
If you're unsure about any of these requirements, keep reading for additional details.
Detailed Eligibility Requirements
Transfer Units
You must be an upper-division transfer student with at least:
- 60 transferable semester units, or
- 90 transferable quarter units
A maximum of 70 lower-division semester units may be accepted in transfer.
General Education
You must complete all lower-division general education requirements prior to admission.
Completing only the Golden Four does not satisfy the general education requirement. You must complete your full lower-division general education pattern before admission, typically through CSU GE Breadth or Cal-GETC certification.
More information: Upper-Division Transfer - General Education Areas
California Community College students can check the transferability of coursework using ASSIST.org
Video Tutorial: ASSIST.org - Transferable Courses
Golden Four Requirement
All applicants must complete the Golden Four with a grade of C- or better in each course:
- English Communication (Area 1A)
- Critical Thinking (Area 1B)
- Oral Communication (Area 1C)
- Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (Area 2)
CSU History, Constitution, and American Ideals Requirement
All applicants must complete the CSU History, Constitution, and American Ideals Requirement (also known as the American Institutions Requirement), commonly referred to as US-1, US-2, and US-3, prior to admission.
This requirement is typically satisfied by completing:
- One U.S. History course covering at least 100 years of U.S. history (US-1)
- One Political Science course covering:
- The U.S. Constitution and government (US-2)
- California state and local government (US-3)
Important Notes
The American Institutions requirement is one of the most commonly missed admission requirements for this program. Because this is a junior/senior-level degree completion program, students cannot complete this requirement after admission.
Applicants who have not completed US-1, US-2, and US-3 are not eligible for admission.
We strongly recommend reviewing your transcripts and confirming completion of this requirement with your college counselor before applying.
Not sure where you stand? We offer preliminary advising to help you understand the admission requirements and review your transfer coursework. Please note that this is not an official evaluation or admission decision.
Criminal Justice Prerequisite Courses
Prior to admission, you must complete the following lower-division courses or their equivalent:
- Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (CSUSB: CJUS 1101)
- Criminal Law (CSUSB: CJUS 1102)
Equivalent courses completed at another accredited college or university may satisfy these requirements. California community college students can use ASSIST.org to view articulated course equivalents.
Video Tutorial: ASSIST.org - Articulation Agreements
Minimum GPA
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Academic Standing
Applicants must be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended.
Application Deadlines & Important Dates
Spring 2027 Term
Students with coursework in progress in Fall 2026 must begin the program in Session 2.
| Spring 2027 | |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | July 1, 2026 |
| Application Closes | November 17, 2026 |
| Transcript Deadline (Session 1) | December 4, 2026 |
| Transcript Deadline (Session 2) | February 12, 2027, 2026 |
| Instruction Dates (Session 1) | January 19 - March 5, 2027 |
| Instruction Dates (Session 2) | March 15 - May 7, 2027 |
Post - Application Process
Once your application has been successfully submitted and processed, CEGE will send you an email containing important information, including:
- Your Coyote ID (student ID for our campus)
- Login information for your myCoyote account
- Instructions on how to activate your account
Please note that this process may take up to 2 business weeks. We recommend checking your myCoyote and campus emails regularly-at least once a week-to stay updated on your application status and important notifications.
All applicants are required to submit documents to complete the application process. All final official transcripts must be received by the specified deadline. Previous and in-progress coursework must be completed and reflected in these final transcripts.
Transcript Submission Requirements:
CEGE requires all students to submit transcripts from all institutions listed on your myCoyote To Do List. These documents must be sent directly from the institution where you are or have been enrolled and must include all grades from coursework completed at those institutions.
Transcript Request Process:
Requests for transcripts vary by institution. Please reach out to every school you have attended to place an official transcript request. Contact your school's Records or Registrar's office to request that official transcripts be sent to CSUSB.
Delivery Methods
IMPORTANT - Documents sent via email to CSUSB will not be considered official. Only electronic transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution through an approved and secure third party will be accepted as official.
Electronic Transcripts:
If you are submitting official documents electronically, they must be requested with enough time to ensure they are received on or before the deadline. We recommends submitting requests for electronic documents at least ten business days before the listed deadline.
Please note that electronic requests are not immediate and require processing time from the institution you attended, so plan accordingly. All official transcripts must be submitted on or before the deadline listed on the program website to be considered on time. Failure to submit documents will result in the cancellation of your application for admission.
IMPORTANT - Documents sent via email to CSUSB will not be considered official. Only electronic transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution through an approved and secure third party will be accepted as official.
Paper Transcripts:
Printed transcripts from the issuing institution must arrive at CSUSB sealed in the original envelope to be considered official. Any document received without a seal will be deemed unofficial. Transcripts should be mailed to:
California State University, San Bernardino
Office of Admissions & Student Recruitment
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407
