Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Crime and Criminal Behavior

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The science of solving crimes

Are people born criminals, or do they just fall into criminal behavior? Our BS in Criminal Justice, Crime and Criminal Behavior gives you a chance to better understand the factors that lead to criminal activity. You’ll gain actionable knowledge you can use, from the street to the courthouse, to help prevent crime and protect society.

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Program at a glance

40

11-week courses in the program

$1480

Cost per course

Online

Earn your degree online with Strayer

Enhance your critical and ethical thinking

This program provides an understanding of the social causes for crime, how criminals think and the effectiveness of crime and delinquency prevention programs — plus an overview of careers in criminal justice.

Build your skills

Understand the causes of crime and its effect on society.
Apply ethical thinking and judgment to a wide range of criminal justice situations.
Identify the increasingly complex and powerful technologies used in fighting crime.
Communicate effectively, share information, persuade others and manage conflicts.
Think critically, to effectively investigate crimes, enforce laws and implement corrections.

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Add essential skills to your résumé

Along with your degree, you’ll start your career with skills employers want, from social awareness to problem-solving.

Save on your degree

For every three classes you pass, you’ll earn one on us at the end of your program. Eligibility and participation rules apply.

Bingeworthy courses

Learning comes to life through short, documentary-style videos that blend core subject matter with stories about real people.

The high-quality higher education you deserve

Strayer University is proud to be certified or accredited by five respected organizations. We’re committed to meeting quality standards, so you can earn an industry-recognized diploma you’re proud to display.

Affording your degree

At Strayer, you’ll find plenty of ways to make your tuition affordable, so you can worry less about your budget and get down to business.

$1480

cost per course

$150

degree conferral (one-time only)

$65

technology fee (one per term)

Ways to reduce your cost

Transfer Credits

Transfer up to 28 classes toward your bachelor’s degree.

Graduation Fund

Save up to 25% off the cost of your bachelor’s degree. Eligibility rules apply.

Explore additional scholarships & ways to save.

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Outthinking criminals

The courses in this program cover topics such as the scientific method and criminal behavior, giving you an in-depth understanding of how criminal justice professionals work and ways to prevent or address crime. View all courses.

Sample courses

Online

Law Enforcement Operations and Management

Examine the organization and practice of the Department of Homeland Security and the terrorist threats that dictate its operations. Topics include foundations of homeland security, terrorism, countermeasures and response to terrorist threats.

Online

The Criminal Mind

This course provides a broad range of topics relevant to criminal behavior and the development of the personality. Biological, psychological, and social structural factors which influence the possible origin of criminal behavior, as well as criminal justice and societal approaches for preventing crime, are addressed.

Online

Forensic Psychology

This course links research methods, application, and expertise in the field of psychology to the legal system. Students will be exposed to the field with a richer understanding in how forensic psychologists contribute to the legal system, including expert testimony, jury selection, insanity defenses, child custody hearings, and release and reentry of violent offenders.

Online

Crime Prevention Strategies

This course examines various crime and delinquency prevention policies and programs. Topics covered include the historical development of crime and delinquency prevention methods, theoretical applications to prevention efforts, and research findings on program effectiveness. Students are exposed to the importance of research design in evaluating effective prevention strategies as well as the relationship between fear of crime and victimization. You have options: choose this course, or CRJ310 Law Enforcement Operations and Management.

Online

Drugs, Gang, and Organized Crime

This course addresses the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol, both legal and illegal; the etiology, social phenomena, psychological and physiological effects, and current relationship between gang activity and drugs, as well as organized crime and the drug epidemic in the United States and abroad. Students will also be exposed to the historical rise in popularity of gangs associated with the drug trade and the rise and fall of power of organized crime syndicates and drug distribution.

Online

Communication at Work

Being an effective communicator is an essential skill for any profession. In this course, you will learn the secrets to writing, listening, and speaking with credibility in order to share your voice with the world.

Bachelor’s admission requirements

Before you can pursue your bachelor’s degree, you’ll need to enroll at Strayer. Here’s what you’ll need to get started for admission to the university.