Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Anna Maria College Online

Protect and serve your community with the online B.S. in Criminal Justice from Anna Maria College. This flexible online program is designed to provide a deep understanding of real-world social and criminal justice issues and how to address them ethically and effectively as a leader in the field. You can transfer up to 75 credits to earn your degree in just two years. A degree completion program is also available for applicants currently working as criminal justice or law enforcement professionals.

Throughout your bachelor's program, you'll study topics like constitutional law, criminology, American policing, justice systems, and corrections. You can also complete an optional internship in your local community to gain field experience and apply what you learn.

Anna Maria's criminal justice faculty is made up of subject matter experts who are committed to student success. The criminal justice department also provides personalized career advising, career placement, and graduate counseling.

The B.S. in Criminal Justice program is certified by the Massachusetts Department of Education's Quinn Bill, so Anna Maria College graduates are eligible for the pay incentives outlined in the Police Career Incentive Pay Program (PCIPP). After finishing your degree, you will be qualified to pursue roles in corrections, law enforcement, the court system, and more. Possible career paths include probation officer, paralegal, detective, border patrol agent, conservation officer, and special agent.