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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18 Months
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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
A Place to Belong
Benedictine University is a top-tier private university with a reputation for excellence. With a commitment to hospitality, stewardship, and real-world outcomes, we’re not just handing out credentials; we strive to accompany you through one of the most important transformations of your life. For students in Illinois and nationwide, your online classroom experience is just the beginning. You’ll be a valued member of our community long after graduation.
Your Future, Your Pace
At Benedictine, you’ll never trade support for convenience. Our online learning is built to meet you where you are, giving you more say in how earning your degree fits into your lifestyle. Through proactive check-ins, career coaching, and peer mentorship, we give you all the guidance you’d find on campus. Devoted professors and student services coordinators are with you every step of the way.
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/.