Advanced Start B.S. in Criminal Justice

If you have your associate's degree, our advanced start program can help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in as little as 12 months.* A completed bachelor's degree will give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, bachelor's degree holders earn nearly double what high school diploma holders earn and over 30 percent more than associate's degree holders during their working lifetime.

Our innovative program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program, giving you the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This bachelor's degree program prepares you with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical competencies required by careers in criminal justice.

Kaplan University offers three emphasis areas in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program: Law Enforcement, Private Security, and Corrections.

*Please refer to University Catalog for transfer of credit policy.

Who Should Take This Program?
This degree program is for students who already hold an A.A.S., A.S., or A.A. degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college and want to earn a four-year degree to start or advance a career in criminal justice.