**Institution:** ECPI University

**College:** Online

**Sub-Program:** Criminal Justice

**Degree:** Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - 100% Online

**Canonical URL:** https://www.ecpi.edu/online/programs/criminal-justice-bachelor-degree

**Last Updated:** 2026-08-25T18:26:25+00:00

## Criminal Justice Degree Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program prepares students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, the judiciary, and related fields. Through a practice-oriented curriculum, students build a strong foundation in criminal law, criminology, and the justice system while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making skills. This approach equips graduates to address complex challenges and gain a holistic understanding of the roles and interconnectedness of law enforcement, courts, and corrections.

The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making skills, preparing graduates to address complex challenges within the criminal justice system. By exploring the interconnectedness of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections, students gain a holistic understanding of the criminal justice process and its impact on society.

Through ECPI University’s year-round accelerated schedule, students can earn a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice in just 2.5 years.

### Knowledge and Skills

Graduates should grow in the following areas:

- **Criminal Justice Technology & Techniques:**
Use modern technology and techniques to enhance criminal investigations and law enforcement.
- **Human Behavior & Crime Analysis:**
Study psychological and sociological factors influencing crime and community interactions.
- **Criminal Justice System Functions:**
Understand law enforcement, corrections, courts, and their roles in public safety and justice.
- **Crisis Management:**
Apply skills to handle emergencies and ensure public safety.

## Criminal Justice Curriculum

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice concentration

- **Domestic Terrorism** — CJ416
This course will provide an overview of domestic terrorism within the United States. Students will learn the history and motives of domestic terrorism/terrorist groups as well as techniques to combat domestic terrorism.
- **Organized Crime** — CJ340
This course introduces concepts related to organized crime groups within the United States and abroad. Students will learn the history and operational strategies of organized crime groups.

### Program Requirements

To receive the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree, students must earn 121 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 8 semesters, which is equivalent to 30 months or 120 weeks of instruction. The program requirements are as follows:

#### Core Courses 48 semester credit hours

**Complete ALL of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [CJ100](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ100 "View CJ100") | [Introduction to Criminal Justice](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ100 "View CJ100") | 3 |
| [CJ106](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ106 "View CJ106") | [Criminal Law](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ106 "View CJ106") | 3 |
| [CJ110](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ110 "View CJ110") | [Law Enforcement Operations](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ110 "View CJ110") | 3 |
| [CJ125](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ125 "View CJ125") | [Criminal Procedure](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ125 "View CJ125") | 3 |
| [CJ130](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ130 "View CJ130") | [Ethics in Criminal Justice](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ130 "View CJ130") | 3 |
| [CJ135](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ135 "View CJ135") | [Corrections](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ135 "View CJ135") | 3 |
| [CJ200](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ200 "View CJ200") | [Investigations](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ200 "View CJ200") | 3 |
| [CJ225](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ225 "View CJ225") | [Crime Scene Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ225 "View CJ225") | 3 |
| [CJ229](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ229 "View CJ229") | [Cybercrime Investigations](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ229 "View CJ229") | 3 |
| [CJ230](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ230 "View CJ230") | [Introduction to Terrorism](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ230 "View CJ230") | 3 |
| [CJ235](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ235 "View CJ235") | [Criminology](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ235 "View CJ235") | 3 |
| [CJ325](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ325 "View CJ325") | [CJ Special Populations](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ325 "View CJ325") | 3 |
| [CJ350](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ350 "View CJ350") | [Criminal Justice Documentation](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ350 "View CJ350") | 3 |
| [CJ380](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ380 "View CJ380") | [Private Security](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ380 "View CJ380") | 3 |
| [CJ410](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ410 "View CJ410") | [CJ Capstone Project](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ410 "View CJ410") | 3 |
| [CJ430](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ430 "View CJ430") | [Critical Incident Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ430 "View CJ430") | 3 |

#### Arts and Sciences Courses\* 31 semester credit hours

**Complete ALL of the following Courses:**

*\*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.*

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [CAP480](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAP480 "View CAP480") | [Arts and Sciences Capstone](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAP480 "View CAP480") | 3 |
| [COM115](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COM115 "View COM115") | [Principles of Communication](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COM115 "View COM115") | 3 |
| [ENG110](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG110 "View ENG110") | [College Composition](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG110 "View ENG110") | 3 |
| [ENG120](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG120 "View ENG120") | [Advanced Composition](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG120 "View ENG120") | 3 |
| [HUM205](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HUM205 "View HUM205") | [Culture, Thought, and the Human Experience](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HUM205 "View HUM205") | 3 |
| [MTH131](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH131 "View MTH131") | [College Algebra](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH131 "View MTH131") | 3 |
| [MTH140](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH140 "View MTH140") | [Statistics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH140 "View MTH140") | 3 |
| [PHY120](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PHY120 "View PHY120") | [Physics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PHY120 "View PHY120") | 3 |
| [PHY120L](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PHY120L "View PHY120L") | [Physics Lab](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PHY120L "View PHY120L") | 1 |
| [PSY225](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY225 "View PSY225") | [Industrial/Organizational Psychology](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY225 "View PSY225") | 3 |
| [PSY105](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY105 "View PSY105") | [Introduction to Psychology](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY105 "View PSY105") | 3 |

#### Self-Integration Courses 6 semester credit hours

**Complete ALL of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [CIS108](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CIS108 "View CIS108") | [Office Applications](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CIS108 "View CIS108") | 2 |
| [COR191](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COR191 "View COR191") | [Career Orientation](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COR191 "View COR191") | 1 |
| [FOR110](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FOR110 "View FOR110") | [Essentials for Success](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FOR110 "View FOR110") | 3 |

#### Criminal Justice Concentration Courses 18 semester credit hours

**Complete ALL of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [CJ115](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ115 "View CJ115") | [Drugs and Crime](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ115 "View CJ115") | 3 |
| [CJ205](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ205 "View CJ205") | [Juvenile Justice](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ205 "View CJ205") | 3 |
| [CJ370](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ370 "View CJ370") | [Rules of Evidence](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ370 "View CJ370") | 3 |
| [CJ435](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ435 "View CJ435") | [Emergency Planning](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ435 "View CJ435") | 3 |
| [CJ461](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ461 "View CJ461") | [Media Relations For Law Enforcement](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ461 "View CJ461") | 3 |
| [CJ480](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ480 "View CJ480") | [Community Corrections](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ480 "View CJ480") | 3 |

#### Elective Courses 18 semester credit hours

**Earn at least 18 credits from the following:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [ACC160](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC160 "View ACC160") | [Principles of Accounting I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC160 "View ACC160") | 3 |
| [ACC161](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC161 "View ACC161") | [Principles of Accounting II](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC161 "View ACC161") | 3 |
| [BUS121](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS121 "View BUS121") | [Introduction to Business](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS121 "View BUS121") | 3 |
| [CJ115](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ115 "View CJ115") | [Drugs and Crime](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ115 "View CJ115") | 3 |
| [CJ205](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ205 "View CJ205") | [Juvenile Justice](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ205 "View CJ205") | 3 |
| [CJ240](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ240 "View CJ240") | [Intelligence](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ240 "View CJ240") | 3 |
| [CJ245](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ245 "View CJ245") | [Multi-Cultural Communication for Law Enforcement](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ245 "View CJ245") | 3 |
| [CJ250](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ250 "View CJ250") | [Introduction to Geospatial Technologies](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ250 "View CJ250") | 3 |
| [CJ290](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ290 "View CJ290") | [Externship-CJ III](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ290 "View CJ290") | 3 |
| [CJ291](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ291 "View CJ291") | [Externship-CJ II](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ291 "View CJ291") | 2 |
| [CJ292](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ292 "View CJ292") | [Externship-CJ I-a](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ292 "View CJ292") | 1 |
| [CJ305](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ305 "View CJ305") | [Victimology](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ305 "View CJ305") | 3 |
| [CJ310](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ310 "View CJ310") | [Digital Forensic Analysis](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ310 "View CJ310") | 3 |
| [CJ320](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ320 "View CJ320") | [Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ320 "View CJ320") | 3 |
| [CJ340](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ340 "View CJ340") | [Organized Crime](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ340 "View CJ340") | 3 |
| [CJ361](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ361 "View CJ361") | [Law Enforcement Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ361 "View CJ361") | 3 |
| [CJ370](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ370 "View CJ370") | [Rules of Evidence](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ370 "View CJ370") | 3 |
| [CJ390](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ390 "View CJ390") | [Crime Mapping](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ390 "View CJ390") | 3 |
| [CJ400](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ400 "View CJ400") | [Fraud Examination](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ400 "View CJ400") | 3 |
| [CJ416](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ416 "View CJ416") | [Domestic Terrorism](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ416 "View CJ416") | 3 |
| [CJ461](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ461 "View CJ461") | [Media Relations For Law Enforcement](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ461 "View CJ461") | 3 |
| [CJ480](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ480 "View CJ480") | [Community Corrections](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ480 "View CJ480") | 3 |
| [CJ485](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ485 "View CJ485") | [Homeland Security](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ485 "View CJ485") | 3 |
| [CJ490](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ490 "View CJ490") | [Externship-CJ Sr. III](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ490 "View CJ490") | 3 |
| [CST100](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CST100 "View CST100") | [Introduction to Computing](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CST100 "View CST100") | 3 |
| [CST120](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CST120 "View CST120") | [Computer Configuration I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CST120 "View CST120") | 3 |
| [CST140](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CST140 "View CST140") | [Introduction to Operating Systems](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CST140 "View CST140") | 3 |

## Accreditation

ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees.

Full accreditation details: [ECPI University Accreditation](https://www.ecpi.edu/accreditation).