Major in Criminal Justice Online

If you have earned an Associate of Arts (A.A) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree, you can transfer to UVA Wise and complete your bachelor’s degree fully online in as little as two years. 

Why Criminal Justice?

The criminal justice major is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with an education in the liberal arts and sciences, with the ultimate goal of preparing students to be full participants in a democratic society and the world at large. You’ll earn a Bachelor of Science in Social Science with a concentration in Criminal Justice. Now featuring flexible, online courses, this major is optimized for you. 

Flexibility That Fits Your Life 

Designed for working professionals, this program equips you with in-demand skills and allows you to earn the same degree as traditional on-campus students, from anywhere, without disrupting your career. 

Career Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, criminal justice majors have a promising career outlook with a projected 3-4% employment growth for police, detectives and other related roles through 2034.

“Our criminal justice major delivers marketable and in-demand skills employers are actively seeking. Don’t take our word for it, our alumni success speaks for itself,”

— Ronald Floridia, Chair of the UVA Wise Social Sciences Department 

Prepared professors: Our professionally certified online instructors are not just your teachers; they are also your advisors, coaching you on course selection and scheduling and being responsive to your requests using state-of-the-art technology at your fingertips. All of our instructors have earned professional online teaching certification from programs such as the Online Learning Consortium or Quality Matters. And, our online course management system, Canvas, is an intuitive platform that places a strong emphasis on user-friendliness, ensuring seamless access to the virtual classroom.

Alumni success that speaks for itself: Our criminal justice graduates have gone on to pursue careers in fields such as corrections, the Virginia Supreme Court, the Department of Defense, security consulting, loss prevention and asset protection. They hold positions including district attorney, clerk of court, military police offer and dispatcher.

Proposed Courses

• Arson Investigation
• Criminal Profiling
• Search Warrants and Major Crimes Investigation
• Forensic Interviewing
• Forensic Death Investigation
• Crime Scene Investigation