The Criminal Justice program will prepare students by providing an understanding of how the criminal justice system operates internally in response to various types of crime. Students will learn how the federal criminal justice and representative systems differ constitutionally, procedurally, and organizationally. The program balances the need for law and order with the need for due process of law, ensuring fair treatment for both the victims and the defendants.
Criminal Justice (B.S.) – Online
The online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is rooted in legal education and built on a framework of constitutional law.
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- Format: 8-Week online accelerated classes
- Hours: 120 credit hours to graduate
- Location: Online
- Cost: Competitive pricing
- Christian Worldview: All courses are taught from a Christian worldview.
- Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is available for qualifying non-traditional learning experiences
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Additional Information
Cost and Financial Aid
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Undergraduate course start dates occur every 4 weeks during the term providing the opportunity to begin classes when it is convenient for you. Your program plan will be determined based on your academic history. If you have:
0-48 hours of transfer credit
- You will begin with general education and elective courses and advance to the core criminal justice major courses.
More than 48 hours of transfer credit
- Your schedule will consist of a combination of core criminal justice, general education, and elective courses.
A total of 120 credit hours is required to graduate. Time to graduation will depend on your transfer credit, course completion and other factors. Your advisor will work with you to ensure you are on track to meet all graduation requirements. We recommend that you consult with your advisor at least once per semester.
Accreditations
Bryan College is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) which is fully recognized by the US Department of Education.
Bryan College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Bryan College.