The Criminology and Criminal Justice (BA) at Webster University offers you a multidisciplinary approach to understanding crime and deviance, equipping you with critical thinking skills essential for explaining, predicting, and preventing crime and victimization. This undergraduate degree is designed for students eager to explore the complexities of the justice system, from criminal procedure and litigation to international human rights law and the sociology of social problems. You will gain a foundational understanding of dominant professional methods used in this dynamic field.
This online, part-time BA is structured over four years, allowing you to balance your studies with other commitments. You will engage with core courses in criminology and criminal justice, research methods, and legal studies, alongside elective options such as international criminal law or abnormal psychology. In your final year, you will complete a senior capstone project, applying your acquired knowledge to a real-world issue. You will graduate prepared for diverse career paths within law enforcement, corrections, policy analysis, and victim advocacy.