Online B.A. in Criminology
Become an Agent of Positive Change in Your Community
Benedictine University’s online B.A. in Criminology explores the social and psychological factors that influence why crimes happen. Your expertise can open doors to careers in social work, law enforcement, public policy and more. After finishing this degree, many Benedictine students work for federal agencies, attend law school or find roles that help disadvantaged populations improve their quality of life.
Earn your criminology bachelor’s degree in 18 months by transferring credits and receiving credits for prior experience.
When you make the choice to earn your online degree from Benedictine University, you choose to not compromise. Your career stays on track as you balance online classes with work and you graduate with enhanced skills and a degree from a prestigious and historic university. Compromise is not in our vocabulary…nor should it be in yours.
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Experience Rigorous, Rewarding Criminology Classes
Across seven online criminology classes in the major, you’ll apply criminology theory to investigate the underlying causes of crime, recidivism and challenges facing our criminal justice system.
Gain Valuable Knowledge for a Thriving Criminology Career
With your B.A. in Criminology, you’ll be prepared to make a difference in the world through careers in many fields, such as academia, advocacy, social work, law enforcement and public policy. Wherever your career path leads you, Benedictine’s criminology bachelor’s degree is the key to success.
Potential Careers for Criminology Degree Holders
Social and Community Service Managers $77,030 2023 median pay1
Police and Detectives $74,910 2023 median pay2
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $61,800 2023 median pay3
Social Workers $58,380 2023 median pay4
Engage with Your Education
With a focus on usability and design, our online learning framework–Engage Learning Management System (LMS)—is built according to industry best practices and is always improving. It’s easy to use, facilitates communication through live chat with faculty and classmates, and gives you an increased social presence.
Connect to Your Future
Learning online may not feel like a traditional college experience because it’s not. The curriculum mirrors that of an on-campus program and the professors are the same. But online learning gives you more say in how earning your degree fits into your already busy life. You determine how to balance your online program with work, family and other commitments. BenU gives you all the student support and career-related services you’d find on campus. Connecting to your future online may be the best choice for you.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Social and Community Service Managers.” August 29, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Police and Detectives.” August 29, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists.” August 29, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Social Workers.” August 29, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.