100% Online B.S. in Criminal Justice and Criminology

Begin or Advance Your Criminal Justice and Criminology Career

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Make a difference and serve your community with the online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology degree from King University. Designed for working adults and taught by expert faculty, our online criminal justice program provides an interdisciplinary education from subject areas including criminology, law and corrections, ethics, history, and social science to help prepare you with the skills needed to succeed in your career. This program is offered in a fully online format that allows you to earn your degree while maintaining work and life commitments.

Designed for individuals who plan to finish a bachelor’s degree, our online Criminal Justice and Criminology program allows up to 72 transfer credits, giving you an opportunity to complete major coursework in as little as 16 months.

King University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees.

Our unwavering commitment to our students means that you’ll receive the education you need for meaningful professional and personal growth through a relevant and industry-specific course of study. Discover today why King University has the difference you need to advance your career.

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A Curriculum Built for Justice

At King, our online criminal justice and criminology degree features a comprehensive curriculum designed to help you gain a deeper understanding of the United States criminal justice. Upon completion of the program, students will make connections between theory, research, and policy, focus on change and growth within our current justice system, and develop proficiency in in-demand skill areas such as writing, critical thinking, research, and analysis.

Our online criminal justice and criminology degree requires 48 semester hours (12 courses) of major coursework. To graduate from King University, students must complete a total of 124 semester hours, which includes a mixture of major courses, general education courses, and additional courses which may come from credit transfers or electives.

This course is designed to survey the foundations of our criminal course system as defined in the U.S. Constitution, and by federal and state laws. Topics will include due process and procedure of criminal courts. Special emphasis will be placed on the safeguards provided to citizens in the U.S. Constitution.

Criminal Law examines state and federal crimes of the United States. This course provides an historical overview of the philosophy and foundations of criminal law and examines elements of crime, purposes and functions of law, and the limits of law. It also covers topics such as defenses to prosecution.

Theories of Criminology will include focused discussions on the analysis of the major criminological, sociological, and psychological theories that seek to explain why people commit crimes and how people become victims of crimes.

American Systems of Corrections is an overview of the history and development of the punishment system in the United States. Discussion will include the genesis of our current system and how other countries shaped its formation. There will also be an emphasis on the goals and types of punishments, alternatives to incarcerations, and capital punishment. Christianity’s influence on our historical penitentiaries and our modern correctional facilities will also be a focus.

The Benefits of Online Learning

Learning in an online format provides the opportunity to adjust your academic path based on your personal preferences. You’ll have the chance to spend as much time with instructional materials as you need. King University’s online programs offer the same course of study and level of academic rigor as our on-campus counterparts. You’ll have access to the same experienced faculty and faith-based learning environment, and connect with your peers in a caring community atmosphere.

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Start Your Career Serving the Community

In our online B.A. in Criminal Justice and Criminology program, you’ll develop the skills you need to enter management positions in law enforcement, security, or human services. This degree prepares you for any number of roles, ranging from management positions in law enforcement to homeland security to child and family services. Employers may include state or federal governments, parole or probation offices, or other protective agencies.

Median Annual Salaries in 2022

  1. Law enforcement officer $59,9361
  2. Parole officer $60,4042
  3. Private detective or investigator $48,6013
  4. Child and family advocate $37,4204

Who We Are

King University is a Presbyterian-affiliated, doctoral-level comprehensive university dedicated to the integration of rigorous academic programming and the exploration of faith. For more than 150 years, we have offered students the opportunity to excel as thoughtful, resourceful, and responsible citizens with a passion for serving the world.

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  1. “Law Enforcement Officer Salary,” Salary.com. Retrieved March 20, 2022, from https://www.salary.com/.
  2. “Parole Officer Salary in the United States,” Salary.com. Retrieved March 20, 2022, from https://www.salary.com/.
  3. “Private Detective Salary in the United States,” Salary.com. Retrieved March 20, 2022, from https://www.salary.com/.
  4. “Child and Family Advocate Salary in the United States,” Salary.com. Retrieved March 20, 2022, from https://www.salary.com/.