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Online Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree Overview

Criminal justice is an ever-evolving field that requires qualified professionals who have both a deep understanding of our legal system and adept interpersonal skills.

At Southern New Hampshire University, you can earn the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with real-world perspective. Expanding the boundaries of a traditional criminal justice program, you’ll be exposed to:

• Current criminology theories
• Discretion in decision making
• Emerging national and global trends
• Effective communication strategies

The bachelor's degree in criminal justice includes the option of earning a communication certificate, which can help give you the tools to write and speak effectively in situations where every detail matters.

Learn how to:

• Evaluate the impact of technologies and trends on criminal justice agencies
• Promote community relations and partnerships
• Communicate effectively and professionally to diverse audiences
• Apply laws, regulations and ethical standards to decision-making practices
• Develop research-based solutions to complex problems
• Examine human motivation and behavior

Get credit for law enforcement training: If you have completed basic police, corrections or probation and parole academy training, you may receive up to 12 credits toward your criminal justice degree at SNHU.

Career Outlook

Whether you’re looking to start a career in criminal justice or advance in your current role, earning your online criminal justice degree opens doors to positions in a variety of areas:

• Advocacy and law: Victim advocates help victims navigate the criminal justice system and connect them with the support services they need.
• Corrections: Within the correctional system, there are many careers, including probation and parole officers, corrections officers and case managers.
• Law enforcement: Positions in law enforcement, for both sworn officers and civilian employees, exist at all levels of government: federal, state and local.
• Security: Security management professionals focus on protecting businesses from threats to people, property and assets.

Careers as police and detectives are projected to see 4% growth through 2029, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.1 The BLS also sees 4% growth for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists during that same time frame.