Criminology and Criminal Justice (BS)

Criminology and Criminal Justice (BS)

Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Science in criminology and criminal justice prepares you to understand the impact of crime and develop practical solutions to address it. In this program, you’ll build strong research, analytical and communication skills essential for navigating today’s complex criminal justice landscape. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped to work in criminal justice occupations in various sectors.

Quick facts

Next start date: 05/18/2026
Total classes: 40
Weeks per class: 7.5
Credit hours: 120

CRJ 100: Introduction to Criminal Justice (SOBE OR SB)

CRJ 302: Research Methods (L)

CRJ 303: Statistical Analysis (QTRS OR CS)

CRJ 309: Criminology (SOBE OR SB)

CRJ 201: Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices

CRJ 203: Courts and Sentencing

CRJ 230: Introduction to Policing

CRJ 240: Introduction to Corrections

The jobs a criminal justice degree readies you for

Earning this degree can open the door to careers in law enforcement, corrections and the legal system. You can also pursue high-impact roles in cybersecurity, forensics, intelligence analysis, investigations and related fields. Additional career paths include but aren’t limited to:

Correctional Officers and Jailers

Growth: -7.8%
Salary: $57,970

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Growth: 3.1%
Salary: $76,290

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Growth: -2.8%
Salary: $76,310

Customs and Border Protection Officers

Growth: 3.1%
Salary: $76,290

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Growth: -0.7%
Salary: $93,580

Police Identification and Records Officers

Growth: -0.7%
Salary: $93,580

Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

Growth: 3.1%
Salary: $80,190

Intelligence Analysts

Growth: -0.7%
Salary: $93,580

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Growth: 2.9%
Salary: $105,980