If you’re a criminal justice employee—or interested in becoming one—Ball State’s associate degree in criminal justice and criminology will put you on track for an entry- or mid-level professional position.
Whether you are working in the criminal justice field or employed in another area, you may be juggling job, family commitments, and community obligations. That’s why the associate degree in criminal justice and criminology is offered 100 percent online.
You can enter the program with your eye on one of our criminal justice specializations, whether it’s policing, courts, victimology, corrections, or special populations. The associate degree puts you two years closer to earning Ball State’s bachelor of science in criminal justice and criminology.
Major Requirements
During your first year in the program, you’ll pursue core criminal justice and criminology course work. Your second year will encompass 35 credits in more advanced criminal justice and criminology courses, plus electives.
Total Credits
60
Courses
A sampling of the courses you will take include:
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Introduction to Criminology
- Race, Gender, and Crime
- Decision Making and Ethics
- Criminal Law
For a complete list of all the courses you will take and their descriptions, please see our Course Catalog.
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Applications
Admission to Ball State is selective, and we carefully evaluate all application on an individual basis. Applying for admission is easy. Use our convenient, comprehensive, and secure online application.
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