Advance your ability to analyze the underlying causes behind criminal behavior with the online Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Justice Studies program from Avila University. This interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree elevates your research and communication expertise while closely examining the major sociological theories explaining criminal behavior. Explore the ways in which legal systems emerge, operate, and evolve within society, and critically analyze the effects of race, gender, and class on experience with the criminal justice system. This online criminology degree empowers you with valuable practical experience and prepares you for a variety of professional roles ranging from rehabilitation to crime prevention.
You will study online, full-time, over four years, engaging with core concepts in social statistics, criminal justice, and criminological theory. Your coursework will cover topics such as the police, courts and law, and the sociology of deviance, culminating in an independent research project. This program is designed to equip you with the analytical and research skills necessary to understand complex social issues and prepare you for a wide range of careers in law enforcement, corrections, social services, and policy analysis. You will graduate ready to make a meaningful impact.