Earn a flexible, affordable criminal justice degree online
Gain limitless opportunities to serve and protect communities
Employment in the protective services field is expected to grow through 2032. Meet the increasing demand with a bachelor’s in criminal justice from Lynn University. Made for working adults, our 100% online, mobile-friendly curriculum lets you go at your own pace.
Empower yourself to take on leadership positions in this critical line of work. Whether you’re new to criminal justice or already working in the field, you’ll gain a strong foundation in law enforcement, corrections and the judicial system, so you can make a difference in your community.
Choose from three start dates per year.
Program flexibility
With programs made to fit your schedule, you’ll take classes 100% online in manageable 8-week terms. Apply without test scores—SAT®/ACT® not required.
Supportive community
A 16:1 student-faculty ratio means small class sizes that allow you to interact with your professors. You’ll also enjoy 1-on-1 support from your student success manager.
Transfer credits
Transfer eligible credits for up to 75% of your degree to get the most value from your previous college credits and earn your degree sooner.
Same faculty, different setting
The online experience at Lynn University is taught by the same distinguished faculty members who teach our on-campus courses, ensuring a consistent and seamless standard of academic excellence.
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Tuition grant for law enforcement members
Are you already working in the field? Members of law enforcement—save 5% on your online courses through our Undergraduate Criminal Justice Grant. We thank you for your service.
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Upcoming start dates
About the online Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Gain the skills and knowledge to build a rewarding criminal justice career.
What you'll learn
Study a blend of criminal justice practices, political studies, ethics and criminology. Explore crime and causation theories, real-world societal issues facing criminal justice practitioners today, law enforcement values in a diverse society and a holistic approach to criminal behavior and crime.
Career opportunities
Be ready for a successful career in areas such as private security, victim advocacy and services, delinquency prevention, juvenile justice, corrections and more.
Courses
Courses cover topics such as policing in America, criminal law, victimology, global human rights, abnormal psychology, criminology, forensic science and more. Plus, you can specialize your degree to build expertise in the area that best fits your goals and interests as nearly a third of your credits are elective courses.
Fieldwork
While your courses are 100% online, you’ll also complete field-based exercises that merge academic knowledge with hands-on learning. In addition, you can complete an optional internship to gain further real-world experience in the field of criminal justice.
Say hello to online education, redefined
Lynn embraces a high level of innovation that requires creativity and a mindset that challenges conventions and standards. Ready to achieve your educational and career goals on your own terms?
Apple Distinguished School
We're recognized by Apple® as a distinguished school for continuous innovation in learning, teaching and the school environment.
See our rankings from U.S. News & World Report
Lynn University is recognized for its online student experience, forward-thinking instruction and return on educational investment. In 2026, U.S. News and World Report ranked Lynn University in the following categories:
Best value
Best regional universities (south)
Most innovative schools
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Online student experience
Meet Valeria, a Lynn online student majoring in criminal justice who appreciates a program that fits into her lifestyle and the large amount of support provided by faculty and staff.
SACSCOC accredited
Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University.
A quality online education you can afford
Earn a future-focused, private education at a state university price. Our online bachelor’s programs are $375 per credit.
Transfer prior college credits to save even more on your degree. Grant and scholarship opportunities may also be available.
