Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Criminal Psychology Concentration

The final cost of this program is determined after all transfer credits are evaluated. For this program, you are able to transfer up to 90 credits. LSU Online offers financial aid to those who qualify. Learn more.

Total credit hours: 120 credit hours

Cost per credit hour (with fees): $291

Total cost with fees and 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 Coach for the final program cost.

General Education Courses

• ENGL 1001: English Composition | Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 1002: English Composition II | Credit Hours: 3
• Gen Ed Fine Arts (Fine Arts, Music, Theater) | Credit Hours: 3
• General Education Mathematics | Credit Hours:6
• Biology and Physical Science | Credit Hours: 9
• POLI 2051 American Government | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 2000: Introduction to Psychology | Credit Hours: 3
• CMST 2060 Public Speaking | Credits: 3
• HIST 2055 American History I | Credits: 3
• HIST 2057 American History II | Credits: 3

Major Requirements

• CJUS 1107: Introduction to Criminal Justice | Credit Hours: 3
• CJUS 2002: Professional Writing in Criminal Justice | Credit Hours: 3
• CJUS 2131: Police Process | Credit Hours: 3
• CJUS 2132: The Judicial Process | Credit Hours: 3
• CJUS 2216: Corrections Process | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 3001: Cultural Diversity | Credit Hours: 3
• CJUS 3025: Ethical Leadership in Criminal Justice | Credit Hours: 3
• CJUS 3030: Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology | Credit Hours: 3
• CJUS 3215: Juvenile Delinquency | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 2070: Developmental Psychology | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 3140: Social Psychology | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 3800: Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Psychology | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 4060: Drugs and Behavior in Psychology | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 4082: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 4083: Introduction to Counseling Psychology | Credit Hours: 3

Electives

• ENGL 3002: Technical Writing | Credit Hours: 3
• Psychology Electives | Credit Hours: 6
• Criminal Justice Electives | Credit Hours: 3
• Free electives | Credit Hours: 24 hours

Students who intend to pursue Graduate School should take the following courses in the order listed: PSYC 2525, PSCY 3017, PSYC 4017.

For university acceptance, first-time freshman must meet the following criteria:

• Complete high school Core curriculum for college readiness in place at time of high school graduation
• Not be required to take more than one developmental course
• Have a high school grade point average of at least 2.0
• Meet one of the following:
  • Have an ACT composite of 20 or higher
  • Have a high school Core grade point average of at least 2.0

Transfer students to LSUA must meet one of the following sets of criteria:

• Have earned a transferable associate degree or higher
• Have earned at least 18 hours of college-level credit, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0
• Have earned at least 12 hours of college-level credit from LSUE or CLTCC Bridge Program, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0.
• If the above are not met, meet freshman admission requirements and be in good standing with their previous institution

• Case Worker
• Corrections Officer
• Criminal Psychologist
• Police detective
• Probation or Parole Officer

Students who graduate with an online criminal justice - criminal psychology bachelor’s degree will be prepared for entry-level positions in the criminal justice field.

Topics covered in the program include:

• An introduction to criminal justice, its historical and philosophical background; its organizations, agencies, and processes; the development of modern practices; and its role in a democratic society
• Instruction and practice in the writing skills required of criminal justice professionals with an emphasis on the composition of memos, letters, reports, and documents
• A study of the role, scope, organization, and management of police agencies
• An examination of the role, function, and structure of the courts and their relationship to the criminal justice system
• A study of the American correctional process with emphasis on the development of current correctional programs and practices, modern rehabilitative processes, and community-based correctional efforts

Why choose LSUA’s online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Criminal Psychology concentration?

The online BS in Criminal Justice - Criminal Psychology program from LSUA is designed to help students begin their careers in the justice system. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level careers in law enforcement, courts, and more. The 100% online format is flexible and convenient - perfect for working professionals or other nontraditional students. Additionally, the Prior Learning Assessment program can help students save time and money by allowing them to use their past training to earn credits toward their degree.