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Career-Relevant
With this program, you can prepare for a meaningful career in the criminal justice system.
100% Online
Flexible, online classes make it easier to reach your goals while balancing work and family life.
Scholarships Available
Get up to 100% of tuition covered with the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship.*
Build a Meaningful Career with a Flexible Online Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice
If you’re passionate about fairness, community safety, and making an impact, the online Bachelor of Criminal Justice program at NMSU Global Campus is designed for you. This flexible, fully online degree equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to pursue careers across the criminal justice system, including:
- Law enforcement
- Corrections
- Victim advocacy
- Forensic services
- Public or nonprofit agencies
You’ll study the structure and function of criminal justice institutions while developing critical thinking, communication, and ethical decision-making skills. Our curriculum combines theory with applied learning, empowering you to understand how laws are made, how justice is administered, and how you can influence reform.
Offered through one of the nation’s oldest and most respected criminal justice departments, this program gives you access to expert faculty, interdisciplinary coursework, and real-world insights that prepare you for a wide range of professional roles—or for graduate study.
Interested in advanced professional study? NMSU Global Campus also offers a 100% online Master of Criminal Justice degree!
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New Mexico State University’s 100% online Bachelor of Criminal Justice program prepares you to advance in your current role or pursue new opportunities across the criminal justice system. Graduates are equipped to work in a range of impactful fields, including:
- Corrections Worker and Advisor
- Immigration and Borderlands Expert
- Law and Advocacy
- Law Enforcement Forensic Specialist
- Loss Prevention Manager
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant
“To anyone wanting to enroll in NMSU Global Campus, go ahead and do it. It’s flexible and the Aggie environment is very welcoming.”
Bernadette H., Class of 2024
As a student in the online Bachelor of Criminal Justice program, you’ll follow a curriculum developed by expert faculty in one of the largest academic departments within NMSU’s College of Arts and Sciences. This fully online program offers the same high-quality learning experience as the on-campus degree — designed to prepare you for real-world impact.
The curriculum is broadly interdisciplinary, integrating the humanities, law, and the natural, behavioral, and social sciences. You’ll benefit from:
- Opportunities for scholarly and applied research, guided by experienced faculty
- Collaborations with local, state, and federal agencies to deepen your understanding of criminal justice careers
- Real-world exposure to key focus areas, including crime, law enforcement, corrections, immigration, justice studies, and social justice
With this foundation, you’ll graduate ready to contribute to the evolving field of criminal justice or pursue advanced study.
Delivery Format: 100% online with optional synchronous sessions available
Program Credits: 120 credits
Cost Per Credit Hour: $395.40**
Active Military Cost Per Credit Hour: $250*
Active Law Enforcement Cost Per Credit Hour: $250*
College: Arts and Sciences
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The Bachelor of Criminal Justice program consists of 120 credits. To earn this degree, you need to complete all University degree requirements, which include General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits, with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above.
| Sample Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| CJUS 1120: Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJUS 301: Advanced Research Methods | 3 |
| CJUS 302: Crime, Justice, and Society | 3 |
| CJUS 304: Historical Perspectives of Criminal Justice Systems | 3 |
| CJUS 414: Race, Crime, and Justice | 3 |
| CJUS 425: Issues in Ethics, Law, and Criminal Justice | 3 |
Developmental coursework will not count toward the degree requirements and/or elective credits but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
At NMSU Global Campus, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU and NMSU Global Campus students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
Contact Financial Aid
Phone: 1-888-729-6678
Email: globalFA@nmsu.edu
Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.
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**For NMSU Global Campus programs and courses, the per credit hour cost is listed above. Special tuition agreements (Western Undergraduate Exchange, Descubre, etc.) are not applicable to NMSU Global Campus programs. Course fees still apply and are charged separately. Textbooks, uniforms, equipment, etc., are additional program costs. Additional per credit costs might be charged by the program, department or college.