Degree Title
Bachelor of Science
Summer A 2025 Start Date:
May 5, 2025
Summer B 2025 Start Date:
June 16, 2025
Overview
The growing emphasis on homeland security has created an unprecedented demand for criminal justice and security professionals. To help meet the demand for degreed professionals, FIU Online has a fully online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. FIU’s Department of Criminal Justice is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in the field of criminal justice education.
Whether you are interested in a career in law enforcement, private security or corrections, your B.S. in Criminal Justice will provide you with a solid foundation in core issues related to crime and justice. There are numerous career paths to use your newfound knowledge and skills in a variety of local, state and federal agencies, all with excellent job outlooks.
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FIU provides comprehensive student support to ensure that your online learning experience is the best it can be. You’ll learn from world-renowned faculty and engage with other students through collaborative and interactive technology. You’ll even have your own success coach to provide guidance every step of the way.
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Why Apply?
FIU’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice online program prepares students to learn about the procedures of the criminal justice system. Particularly, the Criminal Justice online program reviews criminological theory, the criminal justice system, the constitution, terrorism and public policy. The degree prepares students to work for agencies like the local police departments, CIA, FBI, Secret Service, Homeland Security, Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and U.S. Marshals. The Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree is also a perfect start for those interested in advanced studies in law and legal studies and those interested in attending law school. This program provides theoretical and practical knowledge in the following areas:
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Procedures in the criminal justice system
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Criminological theory
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The constitution
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Terrorism
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Public policy
Industry Statistics
The field of criminal justice can open up many career paths that include forensic science, private investigations, corrections management, law enforcement and the legal profession. Continual demand for public safety and heightened security concerns will lead to employment opportunities for police officers and detectives (median annual salary of $65,170) probation officers ($54,290), private detectives ($50,510) and paralegals ($51,740). ( All salaries are from May, 2019; Occupational Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics).
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Courses
For more information on the B.S. in Criminal Justice program please visit the FIU Course Catalog. If you would like to view the specific courses related to the program, please use the breadcrumbs on the Course Catalog to go back and select the “Courses” tab.
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Admissions
For more information on the admissions process and how to apply please visit the FIU Admissions website.
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Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree
To be considered for admission to the combined bachelor’s/master’s degree program, students must have completed at least 75-90 credits in the bachelor’s degree program and meet the admissions criteria for the graduate degree program. Students need only apply once to the combined degree program, but the application must be submitted to Graduate Admissions before the student starts the last 30 credits of the bachelor’s degree program.
A student admitted to the combined degree program will be considered to have undergraduate status until the student applies for graduation from their bachelor’s degree program. Upon conferral of the bachelor’s degree, the student will be granted graduate status and be eligible for graduate assistantships. Only 5000-level or higher courses, and no more than 12 credits may be applied toward both degrees.
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Tuition
We’re thrilled that you’re considering online education and want you to know exactly what to expect for tuition and fees. Education is an investment in your future. Use the following student tuition and fees calculator to determine your costs.
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Top Faculty
Rosa Chang
Dr. Chang’s current research interests include criminalization of immigrants, immigration policies affecting the criminal justice system and immigrants and crime. Additionally, she is presently working on examining methods and strategies to teach the present-day digital students.Ryan Meldrum
Dr. Meldrum’s research interests involve testing and refining theories of juvenile delinquency, with particular attention given to peer associations and self-control during adolescence. His research has appeared in such journals as Criminology, Journal of Quantitative Criminology, Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, Journal of Criminal Justice and Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice. His most recent research focuses upon the extent to which adolescents provide truthful responses in survey research focusing on delinquency and substance use.
120 Credits Required
235.57 Per Credit Hour (In-State) + Fees
648.87 Per Credit Hour (Out-of-State) + Fees
* Total tuition and fees are subject to change.
Highlights
- Fully online degree
- Every online undergraduate student is paired with a success coach
- Program starts: Fall, Spring, Summer
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