Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Become a Force for Good
Students majoring in Criminal Justice at William Woods University gain the knowledge, skills and abilities to excel in today’s workforce and make significant contributions to society.
The Woods Global Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program is specifically designed to connect you with thought leaders on current topics, very often on-campus faculty.
Upcoming Start Dates
- Oct. 14, 2024
- Jan. 13, 2025
- Feb. 17, 2025
The Woods Difference
We don’t just teach from behind a podium. We provide learning opportunities related to current issues and events while encouraging an ability to create real-world solutions in real-time. Our classes are taught by professionals who have expertise in their fields, have worked behind the badge, and understand what goes on in today’s jurisdictions. Our graduates are making a difference in federal, state and local law enforcement agencies; security functions for both local and national corporations; and national, state and local government agencies. We believe success in the classroom builds success in the field, so we keep an open pipeline with our alumni to help network our interns and graduates for success.
Total Credit Hours 120
Cost Per Credit Hour $340
Average Completion 4 Years
Average Effort 15-18 hrs. per week
Your Criminal Justice Degree at Work
Students who earn their BS in Criminal Justice have a wide range of in-demand career paths to choose from after graduation.
- Police Officer
- Correctional Officer
- Probation & Parole Officer
- Federal Agent
- Paralegal
- Crime Victim Advocate
- Juvenile Justice Specialist
- Court Administrator
- Intelligence Analyst
- Homeland Security Agent
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Private Investigator
- Forensic Scientist
- Criminal Justice Professor
- Non-profit Management
Criminal Justice Courses
A robust electives list provides additional choices. Our Special Topics in Criminal Justice course ensures today's issues in CJ are tackled by today's WWU students.
What Will I Learn?
- Criminal Law
- Criminology
- Criminal Procedure
- Ethics
- Cybercrime
- Corrections
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Community Supervision
- Juvenile Justice