Criminology and Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
A flexible, versatile degree completion program providing Associate of Arts (AA) graduates with endless career options in the Criminal Justice & Criminology fields.
- Entirely online
- Next start term: August 2023
- Apply today!
Features
Entirely Online
- A seamless, flexible pathway to a four-year bachelor's degree with part-time and full-time study options
- Learn about various aspects of work in law enforcement, the law/court system, probation/parole or institutional corrections, the juvenile system, advocacy or social justice reform
- Advanced career opportunities - our dual-focus program provides opportunities for careers in police work, social justice reform, and much more
- An applied approach - building critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills
- Committed faculty with extensive experience working with criminal justice system partners
- Dedicate, full-time staff to help you plan your courses and secure internships
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the program, students must:
- Have an Associate of Arts (AA) degree
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
To graduate, students must have 120 units of credit including applicable transferable credit.
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.
 | Gayle Rhineberger Professor Criminal Justice Program Coordinator 319-273-3245 |
 | Jamie Anderson Enrollment Contact 319-273-7206 |
Our graduates are prepared to enter and advance their careers in:
- Corrections
- Law Enforcement
- Community Organizations
- Probation and Parole
- Domestic/Sexual Assault Advocate
- Juvenile Court Officer
- Youth Specialist
- Private/Public Security
- Public Policy
- Law
- Crime Analysis and Research
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
Next Steps
Express Interest
Complete our online information request form. We'll send program updates, important information and application deadlines directly to your inbox!
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To be admitted to the program, students must have:
- an Associate of Arts degree
When applying, you'll need to submit unofficial transcript sent directly to the Office of Admissions
This program offers three start terms per year -- Spring, Summer and Fall!
Learn more
Interested in learning more about Criminology & Criminal Justice programs at UNI? Visit the Sociology, Anthropology, & Criminology department's webpage.
Delivery of this program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.
