Whether you are new to the field of criminal justice or are currently employed as a professional in the field, you can differentiate yourself with a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from Penn State, a recognized leader in higher education. View the program curriculum.
Advancement and Professional Development
Upgrading your knowledge and skills is key to advancement in the field of criminal justice. Penn State allows you to do both while earning your criminal justice degree online.
Our criminal justice courses balance the theoretical and practical aspects of crime control as they relate to both adult and juvenile justice. The criminal justice degree will help prepare you to work in the fields of policing, courts, law, and corrections, as well as with a wide variety of crime-related populations--ranging from crime and abuse victims to substance-addicted offenders.
This degree will provide you with the opportunity to gain skills necessary to excel in the field, and even prepare you for graduate-level study.
Flexible, Convenient Education
The format of Penn State's online degree in criminal justice offers you the convenience and flexibility of studying around your busy personal and professional schedules.
This program is designed for people beginning a degree in criminal justice, and those who already have academic credits or an associate degree in the field.
A Recognized Leader
Penn State is recognized by employers around the world as a leader in higher learning and a pioneer in distance education. Your online criminal justice courses will be taught by the same faculty members who teach on campus at Penn State, and you will earn the same degree offered on campus--your diploma and transcript will not differ.
Find Out More and Apply
Get ready to start taking courses this fall by starting your application today or contacting a student adviser with your questions.
