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Carlow University · Department of Psychology, Counseling and Criminology
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology
Overview
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology on the Oakland campus in Pittsburgh with an online degree option and a 120-credit online plan.
- Official program name
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminology
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Arts · major: CriminologySource: carlow.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Degree level
- Bachelor's
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or a closely related justice subject.Source: carlow.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: carlow.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PAFor the online option this is where the school is located — not a residency requirement, and not a guarantee that you may enroll from your state.Source: carlow.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Subjects
- Criminology — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 120 credit hours (online page)Source: online.carlow.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- 2-4 Years (online page) (range printed on the online program page; 3-year plan also offered)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: online.carlow.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Start terms
- Fall, Spring, SummerSource: carlow.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Entry pathway
Not verified whether this degree admits first-year students or only applicants with prior credits.
- Transfer credit
- OptionalUp to 90 transfer credits.Source: carlow.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated BA in Criminology, on campus with an online degree option.
Degree title names criminology; study of crime, offenders, victims and the criminal justice system, with an embedded psychology concentration.
Source: carlow.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campus · OnlineSource: carlow.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Online delivery
- Online delivery type not verified
- Campus visits (online option)
- Campus visits: not verified
- Class schedule (online option)
- Not verified
- Internship
- Optional internshipSource: carlow.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Study intensity
- Not verified
The program page does not say whether the online option requires campus visits. Ask the school before you apply — missing information is not “no requirement”.
Curriculum
Accelerated options
- Accelerated option: students take graduate courses as undergraduates that count toward both degrees; apply after sophomore year.Source: carlow.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
Admissions
- Application fee
- Not requiredIt is free to apply.Source: carlow.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Online program pageFrom the school's online tuition table | $499 | per creditCalculated tuition$59,880 = 120 credits × $499 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: online.carlow.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
State authorization (online students)
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Pennsylvania.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- online.carlow.edu/programs/bachelors-criminology/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- carlow.edu/academic-programs/criminal-justice-degrees/criminology-major/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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