Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Online
Prepare for a successful future in law enforcement, the judicial system, or graduate school when you explore complex crime issues such as victimology, criminology, police leadership, administration of justice, and law adjudication.
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Program Overview
Get to Know our 100% Online BA in Criminal Justice
Answer the call to be a positive force within law enforcement, courts and corrections by earning your Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice online from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Designed to help you succeed and advance in local, state, federal and private agencies (as well as law school and graduate study), this program strengthens your foundational knowledge and analytical skills.
Our online curriculum connects theory to practice using a comprehensive approach to complex crime issues from political, legal, psychological and sociological perspectives. As a student, you will gain a strong understanding of key criminal justice subject areas, including victimology, criminology, police leadership, administration of justice, and law adjudication.
What Do You Learn in Criminal Justice:
- Knowledge of key functions and recent developments in the criminal justice system
- Ability to follow and implement the role of law enforcement, courts, correctional and juvenile agencies
- Perform sociological research on crime, theories of criminal behavior and trends in criminal law and correction
- Analyze criminal and social justice issues, including the role of the criminal justice system in relation to other societal institutions
- Knowledge of key functions and recent developments in the criminal justice system
- Ability to follow and implement the role of law enforcement, courts, correctional and juvenile agencies
- Perform sociological research on crime, theories of criminal behavior and trends in criminal law and correction
- Analyze criminal and social justice issues, including the role of the criminal justice system in relation to other societal institutions
Careers in Criminal Justice
- FBI Agent
- Customs Officer
- U.S. Marshals Service
- Probation Officer
- Loss Prevention Manager
- Victim Advocate
- Insurance Claims Representative
- Law School
- FBI Agent
- Customs Officer
- U.S. Marshals Service
- Probation Officer
- Loss Prevention Manager
- Victim Advocate
- Insurance Claims Representative
- Law School
Also available:
Southeastern offers a variety of specialized online program options. Check out our other online undergraduate programs.
Why choose a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice?
Learn both the theory and practice of criminal justice in this well-rounded program.
Tuition
Choosing our online degree is cost effective
Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers its students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition that includes fees.
Program | Per Credit Hour* | Per Course |
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B.A. in Criminal Justice | $321 | $963 |
*University reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). SOSU's Federal School Code is 003179. If you plan to use federal financial aid, it is recommended that you apply for and have your financial aid awards finalized before enrolling. To expedite this, it is important that you file your FAFSA as soon as possible after applying.
Contact Us
Student Financial Aid Office425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Phone: 580-745-2186
Fax: 580-745-7469
Email: [email protected]
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Calendar
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Our course schedule features multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started. View the full calendar chart below for upcoming start dates and important corresponding deadlines.
8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
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Fall II | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/11/24 | 11/1/24 | 12/8/24 |
Spring I | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/16/24 | 1/10/25 | 2/25/25 | 3/2/25 |
Spring II | 3/10/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 3/7/25 | 4/15/25 | 5/4/25 |
Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/1/25 | 6/29/25 |
Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/3/25 | 8/10/25 |
Fall I | 8/18/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/15/25 | 9/15/25 | 10/5/25 |
Fall II | 10/13/25 | 9/29/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/10/25 | 11/1/25 | 12/7/25 |
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Admissions
Follow our streamlined admission requirements for the online criminal justice degree
Let's start boosting your career! The admission process is the first step toward earning your online degree. Familiarize yourself with these requirements for this online program, along with information on required documentation.
- Online Application
- Transcripts
- College Placement Test
To meet the admission requirements for the B.A. in Criminal Justice, applicants must submit a complete application, pay the $30 non-refundable application fee, and meet the following criteria:
Transfer Students: Students who have attempted seven or more semester hours of college credit. Remedial and activity courses are not counted.
- Students are accepted as long as their cumulative GPA is a 2.0 or higher. If the student's cumulative GPA is less than a 2.0 but it does not indicate a suspension, they can enroll at SOSU for the upcoming semester; however, they would be placed on probation until that cumulative GPA reaches at least a 2.0. If their last semester does indicate a suspension, they would be required to sit out a semester before enrolling at SOSU. If a student has two suspensions, they must attend another school and raise their cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or higher before being accepted to SOSU.
- College placement testing: Students will be required to take a test in each of the three areas (English, Math and Reading) unless they have successfully completed a college course in that area or have provided ACT scores of at least a 19. Students who have not scored high enough in the Science area automatically have a deficiency until they clear the Math & Reading deficiencies. If they do not pass the placement test, they will be required to either complete a remedial course or will have an additional lab component. These deficiencies should be completed within the first 12 credit hours (typically one semester). Our Learning Center can provide more information if you have further questions.
Adult Freshmen: 21 or older and has earned no more than six hours of college credit after high school graduation. Concurrent work is excluded.
- Provide a completed high school transcript or GED
- College placement testing is required if the student does not provide ACT or SAT scores. See testing information above.
New Freshmen: A student who has earned no more than six hours of college credit after high school graduation. Concurrent work is excluded.
- Minimum ACT of 20 (or SAT equivalent) or 2.7 overall high school GPA and top 50% of graduating class OR 2.7 GPA in the 15-unit core curriculum (four English, three Math, three History, three Science and two Electives)
- College placement testing: There are three tests (English, Math and Reading) that are given to students who do not score at least a 19 on the ACT or equivalent SAT scores in that area. Students who have not scored high enough in the Science area automatically have a deficiency until they clear the Math & Reading deficiency.
If the student does not pass the placement test, they will be required to either complete a remedial course or will have an additional lab component. These deficiencies are required to be completed within the first 24 credit hours (typically two semesters). Our Learning Center can provide more information if you have further questions.
Returning Students: Students who have not attended any other school since leaving SOSU are accepted under the following circumstances:
- The student has a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0; or
- If the student's cumulative GPA is under a 2.0 and their final semester with SOSU was on academic probation, they can return on probation. This status will stay in effect until the student raises their cumulative GPA to at least a 2.0.
- For students who have been suspended, university policy states that for the first suspension, a student must sit out at least one semester before returning. If a student has two suspensions, they must attend another school and raise their cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or higher before being accepted to SOSU.
International Application and Admissions Requirements: Please note, unfortunately, students with an F-1 visa are ineligible for online programs.
- Complete the application.
- Academic Records:
- Original final post-secondary transcript(s) and diploma(s) from each college or university attended. If your transcript is not issued in English, we require the original document as well as an English translation done by your school(s) or a professional translating company. Original = issued by a school or examination board with an official signature and school stamp or seal.
- Post-secondary records from outside the U.S. must be analyzed by a NACES (www.NACES.org) educational credential evaluation service such as IERF or WES or ECE. For IERF, students need to choose the "detailed report" option and select Southeastern Oklahoma State University from the menu. IERF will send the evaluation of your records to our International Student Services office.
- English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL score of 61 or an IELTS Academic score of 5.5; taken within 2 years of enrollment.
- For TOEFL, let us know your registration number and have your score report sent to Southeastern (institution code: 6657).
- For IELTS, let us know your TRF number.
- You do not need TOEFL or IELTS scores if you meet one of the following:
- English is your first language
- You graduated from a U.S. high school with 4 years of English
- You have a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university
- You have 24 hours of college or university credit in the U.S. with a grade point average of 3.0 or better (including English Composition I and II)
Official sealed transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Registrar425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Email: [email protected]
What can I do with a degree in Criminal Justice?
Graduates of this program are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities in both state and federal agencies.
Courses
View the degree plan for our Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice online program
For the B.A. in Criminal Justice online, students must complete a minimum of 124 credit hours. The curriculum is comprised of 30 Core credit hours, 31 Organizational and Strategic Communication credit hours, 44 General Education credit hours, 18-24 credit hours in a minor, and 12 elective hours selected in consultation with an advisor to meet university requirements for graduation.
Students must complete the following courses for a total of 30 credit hours:
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 credit hours: CJ 3333, CJ 3323, CJ 3343, CJ 3433, CJ 4283, CJ 4403, SFTY 3133
Students must complete one of the following courses for a total of 3 credit hours: PSY 3373, PSY 4313
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