Online Criminal Justice Degree :: Accredited Universities

The BBA Criminal Justice specialization is designed to help you develop a real life understanding of the foundations of our criminal justice system. You will explore how the global multicultural network connects distinct legal traditions and ethics policing, both domestically and internationally. You will study coordination of local, state, federal and multinational organizations and international resources, and develop your understanding of criminal gangs and the collection and use of evidence. For your final assignment, you will complete a research project demonstrating your ability to investigate a workplace problem and recommend a plan for preventative action. As a BBA graduate, you will be prepared to apply your knowledge in a professional setting, whether in a law enforcement capacity or within private security.

Entry Requirements

Admission to a Northcentral University bachelor’s degree program requires completion of a high school education and at least 60 semester transfer credits from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

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This Criminal Justice specialization is designed to help you develop advanced competencies and analytical capabilities needed for management and leadership positions in correctional institutions, law enforcement and the court system. You will gain a unique insight into the operational and organizational structure of police agencies, and learn concepts applicable to a law enforcement setting. You will also explore the dynamic nature of the global multicultural network connecting distinct legal traditions and codes, both domestically and internationally, and their connection to criminal activity, law enforcement response, ethics and the legal system. As a graduate, you might find professional employment opportunities in law enforcement agencies and private security firms.

Entry Requirements

There are two options for entering a master of business administration program (MBA) in the School of Business and Technology Management

Direct Entry: Individuals with a previously completed bachelor's degree in business from a regionally or nationally accredited academic institution may immediately begin the MBA program.

Evaluation Track: Individuals who do not meet direct entry requirements would begin their degree plan with SKS5000-8 prior to taking the remaining courses in their degree plan.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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In this specialization, you will have the opportunity to examine the historical and cultural relevance of juvenile delinquency, adult crimes, crime families and gangs in the U.S. You will analyze and problem-solve current issues in criminal justice and discuss issues pertaining to U.S. correctional systems, from minimum to maximum security prisons. You will also explore law enforcement practices, including criminal profiling, evidence gathering, interagency cooperation and professional ethics. As a graduate, you will have developed the advanced competencies needed to pursue leadership positions in criminal justice, law enforcement, teaching or private consulting fields.

Entry Requirements

In order to enter the doctoral (DBA and PhD) programs in business administration, applicants must have earned a master's degree from an accredited university. There are two options for entering a doctoral program in business administration:

Direct Entry:Individuals with a previously completed master's degree in:You must also:
A generalized business area such as business management or business administration OR
A specialized business area (e.g., Master of Finance, Master of Human Resources Management) AND an undergraduate degree in business

Evaluation Track: Individuals not meeting the direct entry requirements must have their transcripts evaluated to determine if previous coursework meets some or all of the Standard Curriculum requirements. Students in the Evaluation Track would begin their degree plan with SKS7000-8 and then take all required Standard Curriculum courses prior to taking the remaining courses in their degree plan.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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This PhD in criminal justice specialization is designed to help you develop advanced competencies needed to pursue leadership positions in criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, teaching or private consulting fields. You will explore topics such as organized criminal gangs, delinquency and criminal justice and institutional corrections, and will evaluate the coordination efforts of local, state, federal and multinational organizations and international resources at home and abroad. As a graduate, you may choose to pursue leadership positions in the field or work in academia.

Entry Requirements

In order to enter the doctoral (DBA and PhD) programs in business administration, applicants must have earned a master's degree from an accredited university. There are two options for entering a doctoral program in business administration:

Direct Entry:Individuals with a previously completed master's degree in:You must also:
A generalized business area such as business management or business administration OR
A specialized business area (e.g., Master of Finance, Master of Human Resources Management) AND an undergraduate degree in business

Evaluation Track: Individuals not meeting the direct entry requirements must have their transcripts evaluated to determine if previous coursework meets some or all of the Standard Curriculum requirements. Students in the Evaluation Track would begin their degree plan with SKS7000-8 and then take all required Standard Curriculum courses prior to taking the remaining courses in their degree plan.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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This unique online master’s degree program is specifically designed to prepare future leaders for success in law enforcement, courts, private security, and corrections organizations. Created through A collaboration between Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies and the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, it offers academically distinctive graduate courses that emphasize management, communication, and ethics—themes that are designed to enhance each student’s leadership capacity and career prospects. The online format allows working professionals to study at a pace that fits their own schedules, and allows for new levels of interaction with faculty and fellow students.

The online Master’s program in Criminal Justice shows how today’s law enforcement and security professionals must deliver effective services, remain transparent in their interactions with the public, and respond to changing local, national, and world conditions. For students, other key objectives of the program include:

- Gaining a better understanding of an increasingly complex criminal justice environment

- Understanding the benefits of ethical decision making

- Applying leadership practices that contribute to an effective, efficient, and equitable administration of public safety

- Building a personal model of leadership that can be put into action in the workplace

- Reviewing major topics and trends in criminal behavior, including street violence, gangs, guns, drugs, human trafficking, terrorism, and cyber crime

- Examining anticrime strategies such as community policing, intelligence-led policing, and multi-jurisdictional intelligence operations

- Discovering how to use technology to prevent and respond to criminal activity

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

International applicants for whose English is not a primary language must prove English language proficiency in one of the following ways:

TOEFL - 79 and a writing portion of 20
IELTS - 6.5

Other Fees

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