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Explore the Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree at NMSU Global Campus

The NMSU Global Campus Criminal Justice degree program is broadly interdisciplinary in nature, embracing the study of the humanities, law, natural, behavioral, and social sciences. The curriculum balances theoretical inquiry with applied knowledge, and students become prepared for future academic and non-academic careers in law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, juvenile workers, victim services, non- and not-for-profit organizations connected with criminal and social justice, and related fields of forensics. NMSU Global Campus graduates gain skills to become successful in graduate programs in the humanities and law school.

About the Department of Criminal Justice

The Department of Criminal Justice was founded in 1962 and is recognized as one of the nation’s best and oldest programs in criminal justice. Our mission is to offer quality experiential learning, faculty-led and diverse research, and interdisciplinary curriculum in undergraduate and graduate educational programming. Here, students develop knowledge and valuable insights that shape and regulate policies in the criminal justice system. The department supports scholarly, experiential, and applied research endeavors and collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies, law enforcement, criminal corrections and punishment, justice and law studies, juvenile and social justice, and immigration and the Borderlands.

Overview

Degree type: Bachelor of Criminal Justice

College: Arts and Sciences

Delivery formats: 100% online

Program Credits: 33

Road Map: Review Course Offerings

Cost per credit hour:  

  • Undergraduate online: $395.40*† 
  • Active Military online: $250*† 

 

Accredited by: NMSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

*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.

†For on-campus students, find tuition and fees here.

Program Highlights and Learning Outcomes

As an NMSU Global Campus student in the Criminal Justice bachelor's degree program, you will learn the same curriculum designed by renowned faculty members in one of the largest academic departments in NMSU's College of Arts and Sciences.

Criminal Justice majors at NMSU Global Campus will experience:

  • Diverse scholarly, experiential, and applied research possibilities.
  • Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies to enhance career comprehension.
  • Exposure to agencies dealing with crime, law enforcement, corrections, justice studies, immigration, and social justice.

Career Pathways

New Mexico State University's 100% online Bachelor of Criminal Justice program opens new pathways for your career. Discover the potential to upskill your current role to a variety of areas including:

  • Corrections worker and advisor
  • Immigration and Borderlands expert
  • Law and Advocacy
  • Law Enforcement Forensic Specialist
  • Loss Prevention Manager
  • Paralegal and Legal Assistant

Interested in advanced professional study? New Mexico State University also offers a 100% online Master of Criminal Justice degree!

All About NMSU's Department of Criminal Justice


Join our department head, Professor Dennis Giever, for an informative video tour of NMSU's Department of Criminal Justice.


Former Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) chief Michael S. Vigil talks about NMSU's Criminal Justice program on PBS on November 20, 2022.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

NMSU helps to keep your tuition costs affordable. But if you need financial help, NMSU is ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education to earn your Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree.

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 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: onlineFA@nmsu.edu

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