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Total Credit Hours
120
Cost Per Credit Hour
$291
LSU Alexandria
The Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at LSU Alexandria through LSU Online offers students a solid foundation of knowledge in the criminal justice system, as well as a wide array of electives, including administration courses, forensics, crime scene investigation, private and industrial security and correctional management. The program can be completed 100% online and offers a balance of theoretical and practical aspects of crime control as they relate to adult and juvenile justice. Students will learn to solve problems and work effectively with other criminal justice professionals and citizens and communicate—both verbally and in writing—in a criminal justice context.
Save Time and Money - Apply your past military and law enforcement training to earn credits towards an Online BS in Criminal Justice through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).
Total Credit Hours
120
Cost Per Credit Hour
$291
You will have a dedicated concierge assigned to you from the application process to graduation. They are here to offer support along the way so that you can focus on performance in your classes.
LSUA's online programs provide you the opportunity to synchronously interact with instructors (in real-time) via video conferencing and other technologies in a flexible format that fits your busy schedule. These sessions also allow engagement with course content and build a community among our online students.
On average, students complete the program within four years and pursue careers in fields such as protective services, law and corrections, security management, court administration, and social services.
Expert Faculty Our experienced faculty members are dedicated to providing top-quality education in a convenient online format. These are the same faculty that teach the on-campus courses and are actively engaged in helping students succeed.
LSUA ranked #10 on OnlineSchoolsReport.com's list of the Top 50 Most Affordable Online Colleges.
The Online BS in Criminal Justice ranked #21 in the 2020 Most Affordable Online Programs by OnlineU.org.
The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. For the BS in Criminal Justice program, you are able to transfer up to 75% of previous credits.
Total credit hours: 120 credit hours
Cost per credit hour (with fees): $291
Total cost with fees, and the maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $8,730
Total cost with fees, no transfer credits and no financial aid: $34,920
Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Exact fees may vary by program. Please consult an Enrollment Concierge for the final program cost.
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Note: Course substitutions will be considered. There are often multiple ways to complete degree requirements.
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