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  • 100% Online
  • 120 Credit Hours
  • 7-Week Terms

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Oral Roberts University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is a 100% online program. It is designed to prepare students to serve with excellence and integrity in various roles across the Criminal Justice System. You will graduate as a Spirit-empowered practitioner, skilled to navigate legal frameworks, judicial processes, and contemporary justice challenges. Whether you’re pursuing a career in law enforcement, corrections, forensic investigation, homeland security, or legal services, this program is designed to help you become a compassionate leader who upholds both justice and mercy.

More than this, our commitment to educating your whole person-mind, body, and spirit-can truly set you apart to extend mercy to those you serve, while upholding the rule of law.

 

 

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WHAT CAN I DO WITH A DEGREE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE?

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Your degree will prepare you to serve in potential occupations, such as:

  • Police Officer
  • Case Manager
  • Crime Lab Analyst
  • Federal Agent
  • Immigration Officer
  • Parole Officer

 

 

Careers with a Criminal Justice Degree

ORU criminal justice students aspire to careers including:

  • Criminology
  • Police Administration
  • Criminal Procedure
  • Community Policing
  • Corrections System
  • Juvenile Justice
 

 

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FAQ

Yes. ORU Online’s Criminal Justice program is offered 100% online, allowing students to complete coursework from anywhere while balancing work and personal responsibilities.

Graduates may pursue careers in law enforcement, corrections, homeland security, case management, forensic investigation, immigration services, and public safety leadership.

Yes. ORU Online’s Criminal Justice program provides foundational knowledge in criminology, policing, criminal procedure, and community safety that can support careers in law enforcement. Individual departments may have additional training or academy requirements.

Students study subjects such as criminology, criminal procedure, police administration, corrections systems, juvenile justice, and community policing.

ORU Online’s Criminal Justice degree consists of 120 credit hours and may be completed in as little as 4.5 years when enrolled full-time.

Yes. ORU Online is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and utilizes the same academically rigorous curriculum as traditional on-campus programs.

Yes. ORU Online’s flexible course format is designed for working adults who need to balance education with work, family, and personal responsibilities.

Criminology focuses on the causes and study of crime, while criminal justice focuses on the systems and institutions involved in law enforcement, courts, corrections, and public safety.

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