Adult Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice - Accelerated
The accelerated criminal justice degree from DeSales University equips you with essential critical thinking and analytical skills for a successful career in the criminal justice system. Our comprehensive program offers specialized tracks in intelligence or rehabilitation, allowing you to choose an academic path that aligns with your interests and career goals.
Program Details
- Official Degree Name
- Bachelor of Arts
- Format
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Online
- Credit Hours
- 120
- Program Start
- Start Anytime
- Application Deadline
- Apply Anytime
- Average Time to Degree
- 3-4 Years
Why Earn Your Criminal Justice Degree at DeSales University?
Field experts craft DeSales University's accelerated bachelor's degree in criminal justice to support your career journey. Our faculty goes beyond textbooks and theory, offering practical, real-world instruction that you can apply immediately. Plus, you have the flexibility to choose a track that aligns with your goals.
Program Highlights
Flexible Options
- Earn a full degree or a certificate at your own pace. Follow an accelerated plan of study to earn your degree faster or progress as conservatively as you want. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with multiple start terms per year, so you can start when you are ready. All classes are online unless otherwise noted, with numerous start dates throughout the year. A personal advisor will ensure you get exactly what you need to succeed.
Value and Return of Investment
- A bachelor’s degree from DeSales University enhances your career prospects and boosts your earning potential. Our program offers affordable tuition and various financial aid and tuition deferment options. Coupled with our strong track record of alumni success, you can be confident that your investment in education will yield significant returns.
Preparation for Specialized Industries
- In DeSales’ accelerated criminal justice program, you’ll dive into research, analyze real-world cases, and work with relevant technologies. The curriculum covers the latest best practices in criminology, intelligence, and rehabilitation, equipping you with the skills needed for various specialized fields.
What Will You Study?
Criminal Justice majors at DeSales University take courses in cybercrime, law enforcement practices, ethics, and research methods. You’ll need to complete 120 credits to graduate. However, the number of required courses may be reduced if you have transferable credits (up to 75) or credits from prior learning assessments.
Courses you may take include:
- Crime and Society
- Criminal Law
- Corrections
- Law Enforcement
- Ethics in Criminal Justice
- Criminal Procedure
Program Tracks
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Rehabilitation
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Rehabilitation
The criminal justice rehabilitation track is perfect for those focusing on offender treatment and rehabilitation. It prepares you for roles in probation, parole, counseling, and treatment for both adult and juvenile offenders.
Courses you may take include:
Intelligence
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Intelligence
The criminal justice intelligence track suits those interested in investigation and analysis within the criminal justice or national security fields. You'll learn to collect, analyze, and disseminate intelligence, making impactful contributions in your field.
Courses you may take include:
Outcomes & Careers
When you graduate with a B.A. in Criminal Justice from DeSales, you'll be able to:
- Apply key concepts from the criminal justice system.
- Define elements of criminal offenses.
- Research, write, and present findings on important criminal justice issues.
- Analyze criminological theories and their societal impact.
Admission Criteria
- A High School Diploma or GED, and at least one of the following must apply:
- You have been out of high school for 5+ years
- You are a veteran or active duty service member
- You have a full-time career and/or other significant non-academic responsibilities, such as being self-supporting or having financial dependents
- You already have a bachelor's degree and are now pursuing a certificate or second degree
Prerequisites
Already Attended Some College?
We will be happy to evaluate your prior college courses. DeSales accepts up to 75 credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities. All transferred credits must be applicable to some curriculum offered at DeSales University. You must complete at least 15 three-credit (or more) courses at DeSales University to earn a degree from DSU.
Please note that only credits are transferred; your grades for transfer courses are not calculated into your GPA at DSU.
Program Support
Adult Studies Admissions
Contact
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610-282-4361 -
adultstudies@desales.edu -
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