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Earn the Online Criminal Justice Degree with Real-World Perspective

Criminal justice is an ever-evolving field that requires qualified professionals who have both a deep understanding of our legal system and adept interpersonal skills. At UMS, you can earn the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with real-world perspective. Expanding the boundaries of a traditional criminal justice program, you’ll be exposed to current theory, discretion in decision making, emerging national and global trends, and effective communication strategies.

UMS's unique online criminal justice degree curriculum is taught by knowledgeable faculty members with years of real world, hands-on experience.

Our criminal justice faculty have experience working for major law enforcement agencies, including:

  • Atlanta Police Department
  • Chicago Police Department
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • Homeland Security
  • Houston Police Department
  • Miami Police Department
  • New Hampshire police departments
  • New Orleans Police Department
  • New York Police Department (NYPD)
  • Utah Office of the Attorney General

See Yourself Succeed in the Bachelor's in Criminal Justice Program

UMS's BS in Criminal Justice emphasizes coursework built to prepare you for various civilian and sworn positions. With faculty members who work closely with their students to offer professional insights and firsthand experience in criminal justice roles, the bachelor’s in criminal justice will put you on the path toward a wide variety of post-graduation career opportunities.

In the online bachelor's in criminal justice degree program, you'll learn how to:

  • Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies and societal trends on the operations of criminal justice agencies and allied organizations.
  • Promote positive community relations and partnerships using strategies that incorporate diverse perspectives and cultural awareness.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally in collecting and conveying information to diverse audiences using appropriate skills and procedures.
  • Analyze the power of discretionary decision making in relation to laws, regulations and professional ethical standards.
  • Explore the branches of the criminal justice system to develop research-based solutions to complex problems professionals in the field face.
  • Analyze issues in the criminal justice system through the lens of various social, behavioral and criminological theories to examine human motivation and behavior.

As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. Benefits of earning your criminal justice degree online at UMS include:

  • Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation.
  • Convenience. Access your coursework when and where you want – our online classroom is available 24/7.
  • Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms throughout the academic year.
  • Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience.
  • Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities.
  • Simple application process. Just fill out an online undergraduate application, and we'll retrieve U.S. transcripts from your previous institutions and automatically complete an official credit evaluation. Plus, there's no application fee.
  • Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study.
  • Transfer-friendly enrollment. Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree.

Career Outlook

Whether you’re looking to start a career in criminal justice or advance in your current role, earning your criminal justice degree opens doors to positions in a variety of areas:

  • Advocacy and law
  • Corrections
  • Forensics
  • Law enforcement
  • Security

Both civilian and sworn careers are projected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to have an average growth rate through 2026 (6% and 7% respectively).*²

Law enforcement positions may involve additional training and eligibility requirements.

Curriculum

Today, duties go beyond protecting and serving, and jobs in the criminal justice field demand critical thinkers with tip-top communication skills. That’s why UMS’s bachelor’s in criminal justice program includes an embedded communication certificate that covers these subjects:

  • Professional writing
  • Cultural awareness
  • Communication skills
  • Discretion in criminal justice

Built to prepare learners with the knowledge, attitudes and skills to communicate effectively to internal and external audiences in various contexts, students examine written, oral and non-verbal communication skills and techniques to improve their ability to collect and convey field-related information.

Courses To Prepare You For Your Career

UMS's bachelor's in criminal justice program includes:

  • General education
  • Degree-specific courses

General Education Program

Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:

  • Writing
  • Communication
  • Analysis
  • Problem solving

All bachelor's students are required to take general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.

Courses May Include

Introduction to Criminal Justice
In this introduction to the criminal justice program learners will begin to understand the major components within various professions at the state, local and federal levels and how they are interconnected. Communication skills, career prospects, and an overview of the core components of the United States government will be reviewed to provide learners with a holistic view of sworn and civilian roles within the criminal justice system.

Program Outcomes

  • Apply various criminological theories of human behavior to the analysis of crime causation, including biological, sociological, and psychological factors and influences
  • Apply principles of criminal law to promote ethical policing strategies and protect the rights and freedoms of citizens
  • Apply criminological scientific methods of inquiry to arrive at reasoned decisions regarding professional practice, problem-solving, sound operational decisions, and critical evaluations
  • Analyze how organizational culture, behavioral theory, planning and community relations impact and inform criminal justice leadership strategies and practice
  • Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies as a tool for criminal enterprise, investigation, and on the operations of criminal justice agencies
  • Evaluate transnational criminal enterprises and the impact globalization of crime has upon policing in the United States
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