Online Criminal Justice Degrees
Join the Next Generation of Ethical Leaders in Criminal Justice
When you begin one of the online criminal justice degree programs at Carlow University, prepare to immerse yourself in the evolving landscape of agencies, laws, and policies that shape today’s criminal justice system. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the law, rights of both offenders and victims—equipping yourself with the skills to succeed in your chosen field. Carlow’s ethics-based, flexible online courses provide a justice-focused curriculum designed to help you lead with compassion, purpose, and integrity.
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Online Criminal Justice Degrees Overview
Make an Impact in Your Community with a Criminal Justice Degree from Carlow
The criminal justice system needs ethical, well-rounded professionals who understand both the root causes and far-reaching impacts of criminal behavior. Carlow University’s justice-centered programs provide the strong academic foundation and real-world experience needed to adapt to the ever-changing world of criminal justice and criminology.
Our experienced faculty will guide you through career-focused, interactive online programs rooted in Carlow’s mission of compassionate leadership and service. Explore our online criminal justice degree options and find the right fit for your career goals and academic journey.
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Online
4 years Duration
120 Credits
Program Benefits
- Accelerated graduate track options
- 100% online format
- Internship opportunities available
- Psychology- and social justice-focused curriculum
- Supportive, expert faculty
Develop the skills you need to advocate for change in the criminal justice system. The social justice-focused Bachelor of Arts in Criminology curriculum places an emphasis on truly understanding how mental health, trauma and other factors impact criminal behavior. Prepare for a variety of careers in the criminal justice, criminology or health services fields. Potential roles include probation officer, substance abuse counselor, corrections officer and more.
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14 months Duration
30 Credits
Program Benefits
- No GRE/GMAT required
- Accelerated, 100% online format
- Complete required hours for the CPA Exam and licensure
- IACBE-accredited
- CFE Exam preparation
Gain a diverse range of skills with Carlow University’s IACBE-accredited online master’s in fraud and forensics. The program helps students develop the ability to evaluate risk, conduct internal and external fraud investigations and write internal and external policies and procedures. Courses are taught by leaders in their fields who bring real-world experience into the classroom and provide personalized attention to each student.
The curriculum consists of 10 core courses totaling 30 credit hours with a focus on topics such as white-collar crime, fraud prevention, psychology and fraud investigation as well as accounting and auditing.
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Graduates from Carlow’s criminal justice programs enter a wide range of career paths, depending on their interests, experience, and aspirations. Graduates may pursue careers ranging from law enforcement and legal advocacy to cybercrime analysis and financial fraud investigation. A bachelor’s in criminal justice is also a strong foundation for those interested in graduate school or a pre-law track.
Whether your goal is fraud investigation, probation, or community-based advocacy, there are many rewarding ways to put your Carlow degree to work. Carlow’s flexible online programs give you the knowledge, experience, and support to thrive in today’s criminal justice landscape. Here’s a closer look at some potential careers and median salaries:
- Probation officers: $55,690/year3
- Financial examiner: $81,430/year4
- Information security analyst: $103,590/year5
Criminal Justice by the Numbers
286,400 Projected new jobs in protective service occupations1
8% Growth rate in protective service occupations from 2020 to 20301
$67,290 Median salary for police and detectives2
FAQs
Yes, but our guidelines differ based on your program. Learn more by requesting more information today.
Yes. The online programs offer full-time and part-time options.
To apply for one of the programs, submit your application and transcripts, along with any other required information. Apply now.
At Carlow, we offer two start dates throughout the year, in January and August.
You may incur costs beyond tuition, such as textbooks, supplies and other fees. Take these costs into consideration as you budget for your education.
Sources
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/police-and-detectives.htm
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/probation-officers-and-correctional-treatment-specialists.htm
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-examiners.htm
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm