Let CSU help you map your career success with one of our online criminal justice degrees. We offer online associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice and several degree programs related to this dynamic field.
Our online degree programs explore various areas of criminal justice such as criminal investigation, constitutional law, terrorism, justice system procedures and policies, leadership, theory and management. Students will learn about the historical foundations of criminal justice, agencies and processes. Our classes feature top instructors who work to challenge and help you meet your educational goals.
Career opportunities in criminal justice may include:
- Police Officer
- Detective
- Deputy
Online Criminal Justice Degrees at Columbia Southern University
Online Degrees related to Criminal Justice
Get to Know Greg Gordon
Get to Know Greg Gordon
For most police officers, chasing criminals is a lot easier than chasing down free time. So when Pensacola (Fla.) police officer Greg Gordon decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree, he wanted to make sure time would not be too much of an issue.
“Schedule was a big factor for me in pursuing a degree from Columbia Southern University,” the 11-year veteran officer said. “The ease that I had to access all my materials and my professors was the No. 1 factor in my decision.”
Gordon, who graduated in 2009 with an online business degree, added that his educational journey with CSU was great because he was able to work on his own timeline. “And the staff has been great. They have always been there to answer my questions,” he said.
He credits his CSU online bachelor’s degree with opening doors and providing opportunities. “I have been able to apply for jobs on the federal level since I received my degree,” Gordon explained. “At the Pensacola Police Department, I also qualified to take promotional exams for sergeant, lieutenant and captain positions. My degree has opened many doors that I would still be knocking on if I had not pursued higher education at CSU.”
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About CSU
Columbia Southern University, one of the nation’s first completely online universities, was developed to provide working adults with an alternative to the traditional university experience. Our mission is to change lives through education by offering affordable, flexible, quality academic opportunities and extraordinary service, enabling adults to maximize their professional and personal potential, and serve the communities in which they live and work.
Online associate, bachelor, master, doctorate and certificate programs are available in a variety of fields including fire science, criminal justice, business administration, information technology, human resource management and occupational safety and health.
CSU also offers:
- Maximum Transfer Credit
- Accredited Programs
- Self-Paced and Structured Classes
- Textbooks Provided Through CSU Book Grant
- No ACT, SAT, GRE or GMAT Required
- TA and VA Benefits
- Complimentary Tutoring Services
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Accreditation
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Columbia Southern University (CSU) is an accredited member of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. All CSU programs have been reviewed and approved by DETC.
Additionally, the Accrediting Commission of the DETC is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CHEA is a nonprofit organization serving as the national advocate for self-regulation through accreditation. Institutional membership is limited to nationally or regionally accredited colleges or universities.
Tuition & Financing
When comparing quality and cost, CSU is your best option. Our tuition is competitively priced to make achieving a quality education affordable and realistic for the average person.
* The tuition rate for graduate courses per-credit hour is $250 for all active-duty military members (not applicable for CSU Learning Partners). The lower rate is offered to keep the tuition rate at the DoD cap of $250. CSU Learning Partners receive a tuition discount that is applied to the full tuition rate.
Federal Financial Aid
Federal Financial Aid offers grant and loan programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education. CSU participates in several grant and loan programs available through Federal Student Aid. Most CSU students who meet the following criteria may be eligible to receive financial aid. For more information, visit the Financial Aid section of the website.
Military Educational Benefits
CSU is approved to offer DANTES, Tuition Assistance (TA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. Additional education funding is available to those approved for TA and eligible for MGIB-Active Duty benefits. In addition, all service members receive an application fee waiver. Immediate family members of active-duty service members will receive the waiver and a ten percent tuition discount. For more information about military educational benefits, visit the military section of the website.
Scholarship Programs
There are many scholarship opportunities available for CSU students. For more information, visit the scholarship page.