Earn Your Bachelors in Criminal Justice Online

An Online Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice That’s Affordable & Flexible

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Earn Your Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Online1

The safety and security of communities relies on criminal justice professionals who can effectively communicate, solve problems, and apply critical thinking skills in their quest to protect citizens and curb criminal activity. American Military University’s (AMU) Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice is designed to support those professional goals, providing an exploration of the causes of crime, criminal behavior, criminal investigation, corrections and incarceration, juvenile issues, and stress management.

AMU’s programs are online with 24/7 access and no set login times.2 At AMU, there are no entrance exams and classes start every month, so you can begin quickly and control your schedule. Ask us about transfer credit opportunities to help you save time and money in completing your degree.3

NOTE: This degree program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in any country, state, province or other jurisdiction. This program has not been approved by any state professional licensing body and does not lead to any state-issued professional licensure.


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HLC Accreditation

Part of American Public University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Ways to Save and Pay on Your Bachelor's

Explore your options to make learning affordable.

Preferred Military Rate
$0 Out-of-Pocket Undergraduate Tuition Possible*
AMU gives all U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists the freedom to learn with our Preferred Military Rate.
Veterans Benefits
Veterans and their families receive a tuition grant. These grants represent a savings on our standard tuition rate. Eligible family members are parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents of veterans. Financial aid advisors help veterans navigate their education benefits too.
Scholarships and Loans
Scholarships are awards that do not need to be repaid. Loans do require repayment and come from banks, credit unions, credit cards, and private companies.
Federal Student Aid
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to see what you qualify for. Our advisors can answer questions about federal student aid.
Employer Benefits
Does your employer offer tuition assistance? Some organizations have partnerships with us that provide tuition benefits.
Personal Funds
We accept MasterCard®, Visa®, Discover, ApplePay®, GooglePay®, PayPal®, and e-checks. You can also use our Automatic Debit Plan to spread out payments.

* All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents) are eligible for the Preferred Military Rate of $250/credit for undergraduate and master’s-level courses. The Preferred Military Rate, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions. Please note that a technology fee applies to master’s-level courses.

AMU Gives You the Freedom to Learn

72%
Have graduated with no APUS-incurred student loan debt6

$360
Per Credit Hour

Tuition for associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and undergraduate certificates. Request information to learn how you can save with one of our tuition grants.

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Out-Of-Pocket Undergraduate Tuition Possible

All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists are eligible for our Preferred Military Rate, which is $250 per credit hour for undergraduate and master’s-level programs. Military family members, including parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents are also eligible for the Preferred Military Rate.7

$0
Ebooks

We provide no-cost ebooks for all undergraduates.

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Transfer Credit Evaluation

AMU does not charge to evaluate and apply eligible transfer credit.8

$0
Application Fee

There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.

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Why You Should Earn This Bachelor's From AMU

Comprehensive Coursework

AMU’s criminal justice degree provides a broad, yet thorough, examination of key topics, such as criminology, law enforcement, corrections, ethics, and legal process.

Focused Application

A large number of general electives allow you to tailor your studies to align with your personal or professional goals. To provide further focus, you will choose from a variety of concentration options.9

Peer Collaboration

AMU’s criminal justice major is widely respected because of its unique student population. You will learn alongside peers representing law enforcement, public safety, security, intelligence, government, and military communities.

Real-World Insight

Faculty bring their field-tested knowledge and skill to your learning. They share relevant perspective from their professional roles in policing, corrections, intelligence, and government.

Beyond the Classroom

You have the option to join the Criminology Club, an extracurricular activity aimed at academic and social interaction and access to criminology and criminal justice research.

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Classes begin May 4.

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There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.10