Criminology and Criminal Justice (BS)
Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Science in criminology and criminal justice is designed to equip you with the knowledge needed to explore the impact of crime and implement effective strategies to reduce it. Throughout this program, you’ll gain the research, analytical and communications skills required for working in complex criminal justice occupations.
Online criminology and criminal justice classes
Much of the coursework for the online criminal justice degree emphasizes communication, behavior and justice studies. In addition to the core curriculum introducing you to criminal justice systems, you’ll have the opportunity to explore criminal justice policy, gender and crime, race and crime. You’ll also take a broad spectrum of electives including, but not limited to, terrorism, sex crimes, drugs and crime, police accountability, community corrections, domestic violence, organized crime, white collar crime, gangs and victimization.
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
Jobs you could get with a criminology and criminal justice degree
Criminal justice graduates are prepared for careers in law enforcement, corrections and the legal system. Specific opportunities include work in cybersecurity, forensics, intelligence analysis, investigations and similar roles. With a criminal justice degree from ASU Online, you’ll be prepared to follow the path of your choosing. Specific career examples include, but aren’t limited to:
Correctional Officers and Jailers
Growth: -7.5%
Salary: $49,610
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $65,790
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Growth: -2.7%
Salary: $63,310
Customs and Border Protection Officers
Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $65,790
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Growth: 1.5%
Salary: $86,280
Police Identification and Records Officers
Growth: 1.5%
Salary: $86,280
Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
Growth: 6.1%
Salary: $73,810
Intelligence Analysts
Growth: 1.5%
Salary: $86,280
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Growth: 3.1%
Salary: $96,290