Sample Online Degree Completion Plan for Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies (Fall Start)
This sample degree completion plan assumes completion of AA or AS and required prerequisites. Based on your prior coursework, this plan might look different for you. You will work directly with your academic advisor to finalize a plan that meets your needs and graduation requirements.
Courses are primarily taken in accelerated parts of term. In Fall term, courses are typically offered as 8-week courses from August to October & October to December. Winter Session, a part of Spring term, is a 3-week course from December to January. In Spring term, courses are typically offered as 8-week courses from January to March & March to May. There are a variety of accelerated parts of term in Summer term. There are 5-week courses (primarily months of June & July), 10-week courses (June through July), 8-week courses (May through June or June through July), & 3 week courses in May. Only one course can be taken at a time in 3-week parts of term, Winter Session & May Session.
Year 1 Fall Term (8 week courses: Aug-Oct & Oct-Dec)
(3) CJ 111
(3) BA/BS Requirements
(3) CJ 202
(3) BA/BS Requirements
12 - Total Credits
Year 1 Winter Session (3 week course: Dec-Jan)
(3) CJ Elective
3 - Total Credits
Year 1 Spring Term (8 week courses: Jan-Mar & Mar-May)
(3) CJ 206
(3) CJ 208
(3) CJ 273
(3) BA/BS Requirements
12 - Total Credits
Year 1 Summer Term
(6) CJ Electives
(3) BA/BS Requirements
9 - Total Credits
Year 2 Fall Term (8 week courses: Aug-Oct & Oct-Dec)
(3) CJ 302
(3) CJ 366
(3) CJ 303
(3) BA/BS Requirements
12 - Total Credits
Year 2 Winter Session (3 week course: Dec-Jan)
(3) BA/BS Requirements
3 - Total Credits
Year 2 Spring Term (8 week courses: Jan-Mar & Mar-May)
(3) CJ 488*
(6) CJ Electives
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies
12 - Total Credits
*CJ 488 will be offered in a 16-week format in fall and spring, and a 10-week format in summer.
Electives and Minor Options
- A variety of elective course options are available each semester/session.
- While a minor is not required, students who need additional credit hours may consider a minor in the following areas:
- Sociology
- Other minor options may be available. Please consult with your academic advisor.
Course Availability
- Criminal justice studies courses, as well as general education and minor/elective courses, are available each semester.
Please work closely with your academic advisor to determine your course plan. We support your needs by offering flexible, accelerated courses.
