American Public University System

North Carolina A & T State University
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Overview
120-credit BS in Criminal Justice with a core including an internship, offered in a campus format and an online format.
- Official program name
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Criminal JusticeSource: ncat.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: ncat.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- Greensboro, NCFor 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.
- Subjects
- Criminal Justice — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 120 creditsSource: ncat.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
Entry pathway
Not verified whether this degree admits first-year students or only applicants with prior credits.
- Transfer credit
- RequiredOnline program: 24 or more hours of transferable credit (C or better).Source: onlineprograms.ncat.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated BS in Criminal Justice offered on campus and online.
Degree and major are criminal justice; core covers policing, courts, corrections, criminology and research methods.
Source: ncat.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: ncat.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
- Internship / practicum requiredSource: ncat.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”.
Internship: online coursework is combined with a required internship or practicum, usually arranged near where you live. Check how the school supports placement for online students.
Curriculum
Capstone
- Online BS culminates in a capstone project.Source: onlineprograms.ncat.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Other
- Bachelor of Science with a Certificate in Forensic Science - Crime Scene Investigation requires 24 CSI credits within 120 credit hours (certificate, recorded as excluded).Source: ncat.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
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 2.5 — Online program: GPA of at least 2.5 at most recent institution.Source: onlineprograms.ncat.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 |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Online B.S. in Criminal Justice, in-stateFrom the school's online tuition table | $360 | per creditCalculated tuition$43,200 = 120 credits × $360 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: onlineprograms.ncat.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Online B.S. in Criminal Justice, out-of-stateFrom the school's online tuition table | $432 | per creditCalculated tuition$51,840 = 120 credits × $432 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: onlineprograms.ncat.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
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — 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 North Carolina.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- onlineprograms.ncat.edu/programs/undergraduate-degrees/bs-criminal-justice/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- onlineprograms.ncat.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — SACSCOC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- ncat.edu/cahss/departments/criminal-justice/criminal-justice-program.php — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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