Criminal Justice (BAS)

Bachelor of Applied Science

Develop critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills needed for career advancement in the fields of criminal justice, including corrections, courts, policing and private security.
  • Entirely online
  • Start in Fall, Spring, or Summer terms
  • Apply today!
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Features

Entirely Online | 60 Credits
  • A seamless pathway to a four-year bachelor's degree with part-time and full-time study options
  • Career opportunities - designed to provide a solid background for career advancement in the criminal justice field
  • An applied approach - building critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Dedicated, full-time staff to help you plan your courses and secure internships
  • Designed for community college graduates with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree

Admission Requirements

  • Associate of Applied Science Degree from an accredited institution - UNI will accept up to 65 transferable units of credit.
    • or a minimum of 24 hours of completed undergraduate credit from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA

To graduate, students must have 120 units of credit including applicable transferable credit and a minimum of 60 UNI credits.

Questions? As an Online & Distance Education student, you’ll have a dedicated Enrollment Contact and Program Coordinator to assist you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence and billing process, preparing for graduation and much more. Additionally, your classes will be taught by the same distinguished, full-time faculty who teach on campus.

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Gayle Rhineberger

Professor

Criminal Justice Program Coordinator

gayle.rhineberger@uni.edu

319-273-3245

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Jamie Anderson

Enrollment Contact

jamie.anderson@uni.edu

319-273-7206

 

If you have an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, we also offer an online Individual Studies: Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts degree. Contact Gayle Rhineberger for more information. 

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Delivered Entirely online

Courses are offered asynchronously online (no set class times) via Blackboard, a dynamic platform that will enhance your learning experience and sense of community with classmates. Some courses may also use Zoom. 

‌Full-time Track

‌Part-time Track

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Our graduates are prepared to:
  • Enter a variety of careers in criminal justice and juvenile justice, including corrections, courts, policing, and private security
  • Effectively use their improved writing and communication skills
  • Utilize critical thinking skills in professional environments

 

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Individualized Support Services

Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:

  • Personalized academic advising
  • Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
  • Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
  • Access to student accessibility services and staff
  • Technical support assistance
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Delivered Entirely online

Courses are offered asynchronously online (no set class times) via Blackboard, a dynamic platform that will enhance your learning experience and sense of community with classmates. Some courses may also use Zoom. 

‌Full-time Track

‌Part-time Track

Students meeting online through Zoom
Our graduates are prepared to:
  • Enter a variety of careers in criminal justice and juvenile justice, including corrections, courts, policing, and private security
  • Effectively use their improved writing and communication skills
  • Utilize critical thinking skills in professional environments

 

Smiling graduate hugging someone at graduation ceremony
Individualized Support Services

Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:

  • Personalized academic advising
  • Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
  • Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
  • Access to student accessibility services and staff
  • Technical support assistance
Student smiling receiving help from staff member

Future Ready Scholarships available

Through the UNI at Iowa Community Colleges (UNI@IACC) initiative, students in this program may qualify to receive a scholarship covering the difference between community college and UNI tuition. To be eligible, you must complete the FAFSA and meet income and academic eligibility criteria.  Scholarship requirements include:

  • an associate's degree or 24+ credits from an Iowa Community College
  • a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be admissible to UNI
  • submitting the FAFSA, demonstrating financial need, as defined by the American Rescue Plan

Completing the FAFSA will allow UNI to potentially reduce or eliminate a student's remaining balance through other forms of financial aid, based on availability.

Next Steps


Express Interest

Complete our online information request form. We'll send program updates, important information and application deadlines directly to your inbox!


Apply Now

When applying, you'll need to submit unofficial transcript, which includes your AAS degree, sent directly to the Office of Admissions

This program offers three start terms per year -- Spring, Summer, and Fall!


Contact Us

Our team of support staff is available to help you throughout your UNI journey.

Contact us at 319-273-7206 or online@uni.edu for assistance.

 

Delivery of this program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.