Prepare to Enter the Justice System

Help your community and your career. UMass Global’s Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree explores real-life experiences and draws from the insights of our accomplished faculty, consisting of attorneys, litigators, and prosecutors. Develop your skills by examining ethical and legal strategies for solving problems. Our program is a good fit for students seeking a wide variety of law enforcement, court, and justice careers.

Interested in adding a minor to your bachelor’s degree? A minor in criminal justice is available for students completing an undergraduate degree in a different area of study.

Our robust, online criminal justice degree explores the following topics: contemporary issues in criminal justice; corrections; courts; evidence; forensics; gangs and gang behavior; immigration and national security; and local, state, and federal law enforcement.

At a Glance

Online
120 Credits
Next Start Date
Summer II (Jun 23, 2025)

Program Benefits that Benefit You.

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Balanced Learning

Strengthen and grow your skills by studying ethical and legal challenges within the criminal justice system.

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Real-World Knowledge

Explore real cases and scenarios taught by accomplished faculty who have worked in the field.

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Practical Application

Our program provides you with valuable information about courts, corrections, forensics, evidence, gangs and the different types of law enforcement.

Career Outlook for BA in Criminal Justice

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The pathway information provided through this website is based partly on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data licensed by the University of Massachusetts Global from Lightcast. While the University of Massachusetts Global believes this data to be reliable, some of the data is based on estimates made by Lightcast when actual data is unavailable. Those estimates and the corresponding data may need to be corrected.

  1. Change in employment projections 2022 - 2032
  2. Based on BLS Occupational Employment Statistics and updated quarterly
  3. The University of Massachusetts Global does not guarantee a job to graduates upon completion of any program

Courses You Might Take

CJCU 380

Correctional Systems

3 Credits
CJCU 403

Police and Society

3 Credits
CJCU 411

Gangs and Gang Behavior

3 Credits
CJCU 416

Domestic Violence

3 Credits
CJCU 425

Evidence

3 Credits
CJCU 450

Homeland Security

3 Credits

Our Faculty

Portrait of David Long
David Long, JD
Professor of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
David Long JD

Admission Requirements

Applicants for this program must complete the formal application process and submit required documents. Documents required vary based on the number of transferable credits and include:

0 – 11 TRANSFERABLE CREDITS

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Official high school transcript indicating the date of graduation
  • Provide official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended

12 OR MORE TRANSFERABLE CREDITS

  • A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Provide official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended

Active military?

Admissibility and minimum transfer credit awarded will be determined based on the Community College of the Air Force, SMART, AARTS, or JST transcripts.

Start Strong with Support

Students with fewer than 12 credits or below a 2.0 GPA will take LBSU 100 (Student Success Strategies) during their first session to build a solid foundation for college success.

WASC Senior College and University Commission

University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

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Testimonials

The distinguished faculty and their dedication to their students as well as the administration have made it possible for us students to overcome the challenges we faced and helped us bring our educational goals to fruition.

Maribel L.
Legal Studies, BA

 

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