Online Criminal Justice Programs

Take lead on addressing today's increasingly complex criminal justice issues.

Start date

4/7/2025: Course-Based
4/7/2025: Tempo-Based

Why study Criminal Justice at Walden?

A Degree on Your Terms

Opt for our course-based format or choose our flexible, Tempo competency-based format designed to work around your busy schedule.

Scholar Practitioners

Benefit from curriculum developed and taught by scholar practitioners with real-life experience in the criminal justice field.

Dedicated Student Support

Get the support you need to thrive, including Student Success Advising, practicum support, and an online community.

Why wait? Your future starts now.

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More About Our Criminal Justice Programs

Funding Your Education

Walden’s Enrollment Specialists are committed to helping you identify and leverage opportunities to manage the cost of your education.

Get in touch with a Walden Enrollment Specialist to learn more about potential resources for funding your education.

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Transfer Credits

You may be eligible to receive transfer credit toward your program. An Enrollment Specialist will work with you to identify what credit you can transfer based on your prior education.

  • First we will help you obtain transcripts from any previous institution you have attended.
  • Then we will carefully review your previous coursework to maximize the number of credits we can apply toward your Walden program of study.
  • You will receive a transfer credit pre-evaluation within three business days, including a summary of the courses eligible for transfer.
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Why study Criminal Justice at Walden?

High-Quality Programs

Our online degree programs help prepare you with the skills and knowledge needed to achieve your goals.

Dedicated Faculty

Walden faculty members are scholars, researchers, and experienced in their fields.

Exceptional Student Services

Benefit from our 24/7 tech support, Writing Center, career services, and more.
Benefit from our 24/7 tech support, Writing Center, career services, and more.
Ginger Jenkins '19 '13 '11 | PhD in Psychology, MS in Forensic Psychology, BS in Psychology

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