The Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree at Thomas University provides students with an understanding of how the criminal justice system works and its response to varying types of crime. Students gain a strong knowledge of constitutional, procedural and organizational systems. The Criminal Justice program is offered entirely online, allowing individuals to balance earning their degree with personal and professional obligations.
Many students pursuing the Criminal Justice program at TU are full-time law enforcement officers or other Criminal Justice professionals. Our experienced Criminal Justice faculty bring real-world application to course material.
Individuals with basic law enforcement training are eligible to be awarded up to 40 credit hours. Those with basic correction officer training are eligible to be awarded up to 27 credit hours.
Program Director: Chip Battle 229-226-1621 ext 1056
+Courses
GENERAL EDUCATION
Composition I
Composition II
Oral Communication for Professionals
University Studies
Mathematical Modeling or College Algebra
Math/Science elective
Inquiry electives (2 course)
Cultural Foundations electives (3 classes)
Creativity electives (2 classes)
Intro to Criminal Justice**
MAJOR COURSES
Policing in America*
Corrections in America**
Criminology*
Juvenile Justice
Research and Analysis
Deviance, Crime and Criminal Justice
Standards & Practices
Constitutional Law
Community Policing
Evidence
Criminal Investigation
Crime Prevention
Criminal Law
Comparative Justice System
Open Electives
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 120
CIP Code 43.0104
*Met by Basic Law Enforcement Training
**Met by Basic Law Enforcement training or Basic Correctional Officer Training.
Students with no prior college, please provide an official high school transcript or GED. Students with prior college credit must submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges.
