Online Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

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Online Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Take Charge of Your Future with Criminal Justice Degree

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Do cop shows or legal dramas really pique your interest? Have you always felt a calling to help your community? Then a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree may be your ticket to a rewarding career. The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice is a versatile online degree for students who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement, corrections, legal consulting, or even law school.

Criminal Justice graduates will learn the intricacies of juvenile justice, victimology, community corrections, criminal justice policy, and more. You’ll be prepared to move into various positions in the legal and law enforcement community.

All of SMC’s online degree programs provide the same coursework, professional development program, and internship opportunities as our traditional, on-campus programs. Additionally, SMC Online students may choose a career-based experience instead of a traditional internship, like an internship with a current employer, field experience, or a guided project. All advising and other support functions are provided online by staff experienced in serving remote students.

Classes start every 8 weeks

Next start date:

FALL 2026

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Why Get a BAMS Degree in Criminal Justice at SMC?

Enhance your career without interrupting it. Our program is flexible AND affordable, so you can start or finish your education while you keep working.
Improve your job prospects. With a bachelor’s degree from SMC, you will show employers your commitment to learning and making an impact right away with our professional development program.
Make more money. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers with a bachelor’s degree earn approximately $900 more per week than those with just a high school diploma.

Find Your Dream Job

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree graduates will have a wide range of job prospects available to them, including:

Law enforcement officer
Corrections officer
FBI agent
Probation officer
Victim advocate
Paralegal
Crime scene investigator
Private detective
Corporate security
Risk management
Fraud investigator

Quick Facts

Classes start every 8 weeks

Enroll full-time or part-time. Each online degree course runs for 8 weeks.

Program Cost

$375 per credit hour. Financial aid and transfer credits may reduce the cost of your degree further, because college should be affordable. Learn More.

Financial Aid

Federal and state grants, employer reimbursement, GI Bills - find out how financial aid can reduce the cost of your Associate of Arts degree.

Transfer qualifying credits

Cut your online bachelor's degree completion time and reduce tuition costs by bringing up to 30 hours of qualifying college credits with you. More information about transfer credits.