Criminal Justice FAQs

What can you do with a criminal justice degree?

With the online BS in Criminal Justice from Norwich University, you'll can move up in the ranks of law enforcement, public service and state agencies. You could qualify for a number of job titles such as:

  • Chief of Police
  • Company Commander
  • Correctional Officer
  • Criminal Investigator
  • Criminal Justice Department Chair
  • Deputy U.S. Marshal
  • Director of Public Safety
  • Major, Field Force Commander
  • Patrol Officer
  • Police Captain
  • Security Officer
  • Senior Special Agent
How much does a criminal justice degree cost?

The online BS in Criminal Justice from Norwich University costs $375 per credit hour for civilian students and $250 per credit hour for Active Duty military. Your total tuition cost may vary depending on how many credit hours you transfer into the program; you can transfer up to 90 credit hours into the online BS in Criminal Justice program. You may also get credit for work experience in a police academy or as a law enforcement officer.

How many credits is a bachelor's degree in criminal justice?

The online BS in Criminal Justice from Norwich University includes a total of 120 credit hours. You can transfer up to 90 credit hours into the online BS in Criminal Justice. You may also get credit for work experience or training in a police academy or as a law enforcement officer.

Do I have to pick a concentration in the online BS in Criminal Justice?

In Norwich University's online BS in Criminal Justice program, you can choose an optional concentration in Intelligence and Security Management, which includes five courses in homeland security and intelligence, global security and intelligence, national security policy, intelligence management and information operations.

Does the online BS in Criminal Justice have a residency component?

While not required for completing your online bachelor's degree at Norwich University, there is an optional annual Residency Conference that provides unique educational and social engagement to culminate your time at Norwich.

What does a typical week look like as a student in the online BS in Criminal Justice program?

Norwich has developed online programs that provide a gateway, not a barrier, to maximize your career potential. Get to know a few graduates — with busy schedules — and learn how they made their education fit into their lives.

What’s an online degree at Norwich University look like?

In the Norwich University online BS in Criminal Justice, you'll learn in a flexible virtual classroom that allows you to access program content and contribute to class discussions anywhere and anytime. You will also interact frequently with peers and knowledgeable program faculty.

What are the online BS in Criminal Justice faculty like?

In Norwich University's online BS in Criminal Justice, our experienced faculty of working experts provides insight into law enforcement, policy development and intelligence.

Norwich faculty members embody the spirit of thinking and doing that has always informed Norwich’s academic model. Combining extensive academic and research credentials with career experience in the subjects they teach, our faculty members bring vast knowledge and real-world insight into the virtual classroom. They include nationally renowned subject matter experts, published authors and researchers, high-ranking retired military officers and accomplished professionals in various industries and sectors.

What type of support is available?

Upon enrollment, every Norwich student (including online students) gains access to an incredible network of people whose primary job is to help — from our student services advisers to our dedicated distance learning librarian and technical support team.