Waldorf’s Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice is designed to provide the student with a broad base of knowledge in the three primary areas of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. This foundation includes the Waldorf general education curriculum, numerous courses in the criminal justice arena, and courses in sociology and business. The program provides students with the general education, discipline specific, and technical knowledge required to succeed in the criminal justice workplace.

Estimated time of completion of this program is 4 years for full-time students.

This program is available online only.

Available Concentrations

B.A./B.S. Degree Requirements

  • Completion of the core curriculum and the curriculum for the major, totaling 120 credits
  • A grade of C or higher in all coursework in the major and, if applicable, in the concentration(s)
  • 2.00 cumulative grade point average for work completed at Waldorf
  • Minimum of 36 upper-division credit hours

Review the complete list of core requirements for this program.

Requirements
Prefix Number Course Credit Hours
Major Required--Group A 30
CRJ 2000 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CRJ 2001 Theory and Practice of Law Enforcement 3
CRJ 2200 Theory and Practice of Corrections 3
CRJ 2301 Judicial Process 3
CRJ 2501 Criminology 3
CRJ 3010 Victimology 3
CRJ 3020 Mental Health and Crime 3
CRJ 3601 Criminal Law 3
CRJ 4103 Diversity and Ethics in Criminal Justice 3
CRJ 3950 Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice 3
Professional Electives--Group B* 30
CRJ 2900 Management and Supervision Skills for CJ 3
CRJ 3201 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency 3
CRJ 3701 Criminal Investigation 3
CRJ 3801 Criminal Evidence and Legal Issues 3
CRJ 4001 Procedures in the Justice System 3
CRJ 4201 Probation and Community Corrections 3
CRJ 4350 Leadership in Criminal Justice 3
CRJ 4701 Criminal Justice Organization and Administration 3
CRJ 4119 Special Topics 3
POL 1010 American Government 3
Major Requirements Total 60
Core Requirements Total 60
Grand Total: 120

*Any Waldorf courses may be selected from the catalog to be used as electives, provided that they are not used to satisfy other program requirements. The following are sample electives. The concentration options listed may also be used toward elective credits.

If you have a significant amount of completed post secondary coursework or specialized training that you would like to transfer, consider the BAS Criminal Justice program.