Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Program Details

The online Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice meets the increasing demand for public safety and security professionals. Whether you’re new to the field or experienced, this program allows you to customize your degree with various online courses. 

You can choose from topics like criminal forensics, race and policing, drugs, and more to tailor your concentration to your interests and career goals. For example, you can combine criminal justice with psychology for a focus on mental health or study business courses for criminal justice administration. By earning this online criminal justice degree, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed for careers in public safety, corrections, policing, victim services, and social services.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Recommended GPA

2.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score

Additional Info

  • Applicants must not have already earned a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university.