This program is offered online.
Online Degree Completion Program in Criminal Justice
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminal Justice Degree Completion Program at The Citadel is designed to provide students with the opportunity to earn a four-year bachelor’s degree entirely online. Courses are delivered by a faculty of experienced researchers and practitioners in the field of criminal justice.
To fulfill the major requirements, students must complete 65 credit hours of general education and criminal justice courses at one of our partnering technical colleges. Additionally, students must complete 55 credit hours of upper-division courses at The Citadel. If you have previously earned credits from another institution, they will be evaluated according to The Citadel’s transfer policy.
Mission Statement
The mission of the B.A. in Criminal justice degree completion program is to foster an intellectually stimulating educational experience that prepares students to work within the criminal justice system and its related fields as well as laying the academic foundation for graduate study. This is accomplished by developing students’ understanding of the causes of crime, which includes a grasp of the larger social context in which crime occurs, the operation and effectiveness of agencies within the criminal justice system, as well as developing students’ analytical skills that enable them to conduct and evaluate criminal justice-related research.
Expected Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the B.A. in Criminal Justice degree completion program, students should generally possess:
- An understanding of the theories relating to crime causation and criminality.
- An understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of the criminal justice system.
- Develop skills that enable the student to conduct and evaluate criminal justice-related research.
- Advanced reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- An understanding of administrative principles and practices found in criminal justice agencies.