Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Your pathway to online degree completion

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Next Session Start Date:

Apply by: 06/11/24

Document Deadline: 06/14/24

Confirmation Deadline: 06/21/24

Start Session: 07/01/24

Program Overview

Get to know our online B.A. in Criminal Justice program

As more and more institutions increase their college education requirements, the 100% online Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree program equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to deepen your expertise and stand out among the competition. As a graduate, you will be prepared for higher-level opportunities in law enforcement, as well as judiciary services, forensics and investigation, private security, and Homeland Security.

Our accredited online B.A. in Criminal Justice program has a strong focus on social justice issues. In this program you will gain a solid understanding of the theories and methodology of criminal institutions as well as the sociological and psychological study of different types of crime. You will also gain hands-on supervised field experience in a criminal justice or social service agency. Coursework examines the effects of crime in the media, economic and social reactions to criminal behavior, and the justice system.

What Is Competency-Based Education?

Designed to leverage your previous knowledge, college coursework, and work experience, competency-based education enables you to earn your degree at your pace as you demonstrate mastery of relevant academic content.

How our YourPace online programs save you time and money:

Prove your knowledge, move ahead—the faster you advance, the more you save
Flat tuition rate per 8-week session, no matter how many courses you complete
With no weekly deadlines, you control the speed of completion

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

As a graduate of this criminal justice online program, you will:

Obtain supervised field experience in a criminal justice or social service agency
Leverage knowledge of criminal justice institutions and processes, theories of crime and punishment, criminal law, and social science research methods in real-world settings
Understand the sociological study of crime and its attempted control, as well as understand social attitudes, prejudices, and group dynamics
Comprehend and address critical content regarding stratification, social change, and emotional and cultural intelligence
Develop the business communication skills and social psychology to aid your work in criminal justice and social institutions

Criminal justice career opportunities:

Deputy U.S. Marshal
Fraud Investigator
Court Administrator
Loss Prevention Manager
Criminal Investigator
Security Manager
Corrections Administrator
Community Corrections Officer
Victim Advocate
Law Enforcement (local, state, federal)

Also available:

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – Management and Leadership Concentration

**$1,500* per session**

Flat-Rate Tuition

12 months**

Duration

120

Credit Hours

UMPI is ranked among the Top 10 Regional Colleges in the North for graduates with the least debt. – U.S. News & World Report, 2023.

“I have an extensive work and business background. The flexibility of completing my degree online and at my own pace and convenience was exactly what I needed.”

-Perry Leavey, UMPI YourPace Online Student

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Email us at umpi-yourpace@maine.edu

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Tuition

Find out how and when to pay your tuition

The B.A. in Criminal Justice online program offers highly affordable tuition with a flat rate regardless of how many courses you complete each session. No hidden fees or extra textbook costs. The faster you finish, the more you save!

*Tuition and fees are subject to change

Tuition breakdown:

**$1,500* per session**

Flat-Rate Tuition

Calendar

Dates you need to know

There are six opportunities throughout the year to begin our YourPace online program. Find the start date below that works best for you and apply before the application deadline. Please note, application and document deadlines are the same. UMPI must receive all documents including official transcripts by the document deadline to be considered. Transcripts can often take 10 or more business days from the request date to be received by UMPI, please plan accordingly.

Term	App Deadline	Document Deadline	Confirmation Deadline	Registration Deadline	Tuition Deadline	Start Date	Class End Date	Term Length
Spring 2	02/06/24	02/09/24	02/16/24	03/05/24	03/07/24	03/11/24	05/03/24	8 weeks
Summer 1	04/02/24	04/05/24	04/12/24	04/30/24	05/02/24	05/06/24	06/28/24	8 weeks
Summer 2	06/11/24	06/14/24	06/21/24	06/25/24	06/27/24	07/01/24	08/23/24	8 weeks
Fall 1	07/26/24	08/02/24	08/09/24	08/27/24	08/29/24	09/03/24	10/25/24	8 weeks
Fall 2	09/20/24	09/27/24	10/04/24	10/22/24	10/24/24	10/28/24	12/20/24	8 weeks

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Admissions

Requirements for this online criminal justice program

We’ve made the admission process simple and streamlined so it’s easier for you to get started. Students who wish to earn their B.A. in Criminal Justice YourPace online degree from UMPI should have the equivalent of a high school diploma and possess some prior college credit and/or work experience.

Admission Requirements:

No Application Fee

Minimum 1.75 GPA

Admissions Requirements and Guidelines for Undergraduate Programs

Students must be 20 years of age at the time of application.
High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., HiSet, GED)
Minimum cumulative college of GPA 1.75 from most recently attended institution
- Submission of all official transcripts:Transcripts are only considered official if they are sent directly to UMPI from the granting institution or their electronic ordering service. Student-submitted transcripts are not accepted.
- College credits with a cumulative GPA of less than a 1.75 must also submit a resume to indicate activities and experience post high school diploma (or equivalent). An interview may be required.
Students who do not have any college credits must submit the following:
- Provide high school transcript, high school equivalency test (HiSet), or GED
- A resume to indicate activities and experience post high school diploma (or equivalent)

Instructions for international students:

All international transcripts will only be accepted if the student provides them through an evaluation service. The evaluation agency must be a member of NACES or AICE. We will not accept unofficial copies (e.g., from the student)
Canadian schools and universities from a French-only institution (mostly in the province of Quebec) must be evaluated
International students are required to demonstrate English proficiency by submitting scores from an English language proficiency test taken no more than two-years prior to date of application

Additional guidelines for international applicants may be found here.

**Student under 20 years of age do not meet the requirements for the YourPace programs. We do offer other programs that may meet your needs. If you would like more information about our traditional programs, please visit https://www.umpi.edu/academics/. You can also reach out to the Admissions Office at umpi-admissions@maine.edu or by calling 207.768.9433.

Institutions and third-party vendors may submit official documents such as official transcripts and English proficiency exam score reports to: edocs@maine.edu

Mailing Address:

Application Processing Center
PO Box 412
Bangor, ME 04402-0412

Courses

Take a look at the topics you’ll study in our online criminal justice program

To earn your B.A. in Criminal Justice, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. Each course is built around a series of competencies. Once you have mastered the series, you complete the course. Using our personalized learning model, we look at your past college credit, prior learning, and work experience to create your custom degree plan.

The program includes 40 credit hours of general education courses, 45 credit hours of Criminal Justice core, 6 credit hours of Criminal Justice electives, and 29 credit hours of electives.