What you can do with an online criminal justice degree
Grow your career in law enforcement and public service
With an online bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Lynn University, you will be able to take on positions of responsibility and leadership in a variety of fields. Criminal justice jobs include law enforcement, homeland security, drug enforcement, fraud and financial crimes investigation, corrections and victim advocacy.
In this program, you will thoughtfully engage with a number of topics, such as policing, the U.S. court system, civil rights, race and ethnicity, geopolitics, punishment and more.
What you’ll learn
In Lynn University’s online criminal justice program, you will gain a well-rounded education to develop a holistic approach to criminal behavior and crime. With courses that span multiple disciplines, you will:
- Analyze contemporary social issues such as crime, discrimination, family disorganization, and drug abuse.
- Learn about current global challenges and the complex connections between people, culture and places.
- Explore race and ethnicity and the challenges facing minority communities.
- Examine various psychological disorders and the methods used to treat them.
- Understand the theories of victimization, the evolution of victims’ rights and the experiences of victims in the criminal justice system.
Career outlook
Employment in the protective services is projected to result in about 409,500 new jobs per year through 2032.

Career opportunities in criminal justice
Criminal justice careers can be found in the legal field, social services, the public and private sectors and law enforcement at the local, state and federal levels. With an online degree in criminal justice, you can begin or advance your career in:
- Private security
- Victim advocacy
- Delinquency prevention and juvenile justice
- Corrections
- Cybercrime
- Counterterrorism
- Crime scene investigation
- Fraud investigation
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Featured courses
The curriculum for the online B.A. in Criminal Justice introduces you to the many facets of the criminal justice system in the United States. This is an interdisciplinary program that incorporates law, psychology, sociology, ethics, politics and more to help you understand the innerworkings of this dynamic field. You’ll take courses including: