Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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UAB Online Criminal Justice
A life of service. A fulfilling career.
As a Criminal Justice student, you’ll not only learn about crime and justice—you’ll also gain critical skills in analyzing and communicating. With your degree, you can pursue opportunities in law enforcement, social services, case management, private sector professions, security, and graduate school. Our UAB Online Criminal Justice degree can set you on a course to succeed and serve.
Learn key skills to grow your career opportunities and serve the community—on a schedule that works for you.
Is this really the same degree on-campus students earn?
Yes. Your classes are the same. You have the same award-winning faculty of experienced criminal justice scholars and industry leaders, and your diploma will not distinguish that you were a distance learner. A bachelor’s degree is required for most state and federal criminal justice positions. While job candidates may be hired without a degree in some municipal and county agencies, career advancement may be limited.
Online. On your schedule.
One of many benefits to taking your classes online is flexibility. Online courses do not have required asynchronous lectures, so you have the freedom to view them when it’s convenient for you.
Honors Program
Nothing can strengthen your resume quite like participation in our Honors Program. Here, you’ll get to conduct research under the guidance of a specific faculty mentor. You’ll also enjoy extra seminars and other opportunities to boost your prospects as you consider a career or apply to graduate school.
Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Program
Exceptional students currently enrolled in the criminal justice undergraduate degree program are encouraged to apply to the Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s program. This program allows a limited number of graduate courses to be counted as electives towards both the completion of your undergraduate degree and the Master of Science in Criminal Justice graduate degree.
Are you interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice?
Internships
Between our capstone and other internships, faculty advisors, UAB Career Center, and additional career readiness programming, we strive to put you in the best position possible when you enter the job market. Previous Criminal Justice students at UAB have completed internships at agencies such as the
Internships can be completed wherever you live.
Career Opportunities
When you have a degree in criminal justice, your career options run the gamut. Your degree can even prepare you for law school if you have a desire to become an attorney or even a judge.
Law Enforcement
Judiciary and Law
Business
Social Services
Education