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Criminal Justice and Criminology, BS

Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology

The 中国一级片鈥檚 online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology examines the sociological aspects of criminal behavior while offering insight into the workings of the American criminal justice system.

In a completely online format, the program prepares interested students for a career in criminal justice, law enforcement, or rehabilitation.

This combined, dual-sided degree examines the criminal justice system from multiple angles. The criminology component examines the 鈥渨hy鈥 of criminal behavior and its effects on society as a whole. The criminal justice side complements this knowledge, detailing the methods and systems for detecting crime and the structure and operation of the US criminal justice system.

Together, these disciplines equip students with the knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and critical-thinking skills needed to begin or elevate a career in law enforcement, social work, or rehabilitation. Through core, breadth, and elective courses, students:

  • examine criminal and deviant behavior and the government response from scientific and sociological perspectives
  • learn about crime prevention, causes, and control strategies, including theories, policies, laws, and practices
  • improve their analytical, problem-solving, research, and communication skills
  • learn to understand the effects of criminal behavior and the criminal justice system at individual, social, and community levels
  • delve into academic topics related to juvenile delinquency, criminal procedures, the court system, corrections, and rehabilitating offenders

Flexible Online Format

La Verne allows students to work toward their bachelor鈥檚 degree in criminal justice and criminology on their own timeframe:

  • Online courses use an asynchronous format, although assignments are scheduled weekly.
  • Students can collaborate with each other on projects and assignments via the Learning Management System and Blackboard.
  • Students have the option to take courses in person at campuses where this program is offered, including Bakersfield and Naval Base Ventura County. View the complete list of all regional campuses.
  • Whether for advising, financial aid, or support, online students have access to the same services as in-person students do through phone, video conferencing, and on-campus meetings. During your time as an online student, consider scheduling an academic advising appointment or , study abroad resources, the Career Center, the Academic Success Center, the Sara and Michael Abraham Center for Veteran Student Success, and other support programs.

Curriculum

Offered through the sociology and anthropology department, the curriculum for the online BS in Criminal Justice and Criminology is rooted in human behavioral topics and intertwines practical, real-world applications throughout. For this reason, the degree begins with SOC 250: Introduction to Sociology before progressing on to criminal justice and criminology subjects.

Additionally, amongst the required general education courses, all online BS in Criminal Justice and Criminology students must also fulfill the Foreign Language and community engagement requirements and complete RCS 110: College Writing A or an equivalent course with a 鈥淐-鈥 or better during their first semester at La Verne. To satisfy these courses and the rest of the general education requirements, students may transfer up to 88 semester hours toward their bachelor鈥檚 degree at La Verne. Learn more about transferring credits from previously completed college coursework.

Depending upon the number of credits transferred and the number of courses taken per semester, the program can be completed in as few as 18 months, provided students also meet La Verne鈥檚 44-unit residency requirement.

For the online BS in Criminal Justice and Criminology degree, the curriculum is structured as follows:

  • Supportive Courses (4 Semester Hours): Coursework exposes students to basic sociology principles, theories, and processes, setting the foundation for the major鈥檚 analytical and scientific approach to criminal behavior.
  • Core Requirements (16 Semester Hours): Courses in quantitative analysis and research theories strengthen critical thinking and analytical skills and further require an internship and capstone project.
  • Breadth Requirements (20 Semester Hours): Topics shift toward specific criminology and legal subjects, touching on the criminal justice system, laws, white collar crime, and the social impact of criminal behavior.
  • Area 1 (8 Semester Hours): Students select two out of five possible courses examining advanced criminology topics in more detail.
  • Area 2 (8 Semester Hours): Examining criminal behavior and its effects from a sociological perspective even further, students select two subjects from four possible courses covering topics like social class, inequality, social networks, and urban sociology.

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Careers in Criminal Justice and Criminology

In the workforce, La Verne鈥檚 online BS in Criminal Justice and Criminology offers a versatile credential that opens up a wide-reaching range of career paths, including:

  • forensic science
  • law enforcement
  • corrections
  • rehabilitation
  • loss prevention
  • fraud protection
  • social work

Based on figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, many of these career paths are expected to remain steady, if not grow, between 2018 and 2028:

  • Aiding in criminal investigations by gathering and examining evidence, demand for forensic science technicians is by 14 percent.
  • The need for police officers and detectives , at about 5 percent.
  • In rehabilitation settings or working with former offenders during parole, probation officer and correctional treatment specialists are expected to have over the same period, growing at a rate of 3 percent.
  • A range of facilities and environments, including mental health clinics, schools, child welfare offices, human services, community development centers, and private practices, will need roughly 11 percent more social workers .

The scope and approach of La Verne鈥檚 online BS in Criminal Justice and Criminology further sets students up for success if they decide to pursue graduate or postgraduate education at a later date. Paths to a master鈥檚 or doctoral degree may include social work, forensic psychology, statistics, or .

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