Criminal Justice Degree Overview

Help your community and your career. UMass Global’s Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice program explores real-life experiences and draws from the insight of our accomplished faculty. You will grow your skills by examining ethical and legal strategies for solving problems, using collaborative and other approaches. 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 Criminal Justice degree explores:

  • Contemporary issues in criminal justice
  • Corrections
  • Courts
  • Evidence
  • Forensics
  • Gangs and gang behavior
  • Immigration and national security
  • Local, state and federal law enforcement

Next Session

Summer II (Jun 23, 2025)

Estimated Tuition

$500/Credit

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Ways to Learn

Online

Program Benefits that Benefit You.

Balanced Learning

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

Real-World Knowledge

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

Practical Application

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

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.
BA, Legal Studies
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