Criminal Justice – Accelerated Online Bachelor’s
The criminal justice curriculum for the major is designed to prepare students for careers in a variety of careers related to justice and crime reduction. Courses focus on law, corrections, policing and criminology and aim to teach students about the complexities associated with the criminal justice process and crime analysis.
Students have the opportunity to focus on criminological theory, research methodology, statistical analysis and law, so that graduates from UW Oshkosh earn a criminal justice education that will have prepared them to pursue advanced degrees in the fields of criminology, criminal justice and law.
WHO SHOULD MAJOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE?
The criminal justice program is a great fit for students who want to start or advance their career in the criminal justice field. The major is a great option for students who:
- Want to advance their current career in law enforcement, loss prevention, special investigations, social advocacy or private security.
- Wish to impact the future of the criminal justice field.
- Seek to serve and protect their community with respect and compassion.
- Are interested in an exciting career in the fast-paced field of criminal justice.
Affordable and Flexible Format
Our accelerated courses are offered in seven-week sessions and are all available 100% online. We offer rolling admission, so students can start at the beginning of any seven-week session. There’s no need to wait for the start of an official semester—you can begin earning your degree when you’re ready.
Professors schedule assignment deadlines, but coursework and readings are done at a time that best fits your schedule. There are no live classes or scheduled meeting times, which means our programs work for working professionals.
Courses in our programs are stackable, which helps you complete your degree sooner! Students in our programs can enroll in one or more courses each semester and the accelerated format means you’ll take fewer courses at the same time.
Student Support
At UW Oshkosh, student support is at the heart of all that we do. We offer career guidance, personal support and flexible learning opportunities. Our programs offer high-touch support services, so whether you need technical assistance with the learning platform or help with your assignments, we are here to help you succeed.
Cost
Our accelerated online courses are affordable and optimize the return on investment for students who want to see how online courses fit into their schedules.
Each student’s financial investment will depend on how many credits they transfer and how many credits they earn for prior experience.
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Online and Accelerated
Most courses are delivered in an accelerated, seven-week session, which offers additional flexibility for students working full time whether you work outside or inside the home.
Financial Aid
The majority of students at UW Oshkosh receive financial aid. In 2020-21, we offered $160 million to eligible students in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs. Visit the Financial Aid Office website to learn more about the types of financial aid you may be eligible for at uwosh.edu/financialaid.
The Wisconsin Tuition Promise is an initiative to ensure underserved Wisconsin students can attend any UW System university without paying tuition or fees. The Wisconsin Tuition Promise provides up to four years of tuition and fee funding for students coming from families earning less than $62,000 annually. Students who take advantage of this program must be Wisconsin residents, first-time enrollees or transfers and attending full time.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Our programs are designed for working professionals. Students are required to meet the admission requirements set by the UW Oshkosh Office of Undergraduate Admissions. We review each application using a comprehensive review process.
MORE INFORMATION
You can get a no-pressure credit and cost evaluation with one of our dedicated admissions counselors. Even if you don’t have previous credits to transfer, we can help you understand which degree programs meet your career and life goals. Use the form below to connect with an admissions counselor.