Why Earn an Online Criminal Justice Degree from AIC?
Serve society better with an interconnected study of the law and crime prevention that emphasizes research and the social sciences. Standing on our trailblazing legacy, American International College’s entirely online bachelor’s program produces graduates who transform the justice system from the top down.
Many of our students bring an insider’s perspective, enriching discussions on ethics, recidivism, and conflict resolution. Through these connections, current professionals prove they’re strategic problem-solvers whose decisions strengthen their communities—and are well positioned for a promotion or career pivot.
Get ahead after hours with a flexible format that adds observable depth to your existing workplace. To explore concepts further, many students connect ideas to real-world outcomes with research or an internship.
What to Expect
- 100% online accelerated delivery: Fully online courses held over our seven-week sessions, six terms per year, let you learn when it’s convenient. Take up to 12 credits per semester.
- Transfer your knowledge: Let your education and experience work for your future. AIC accepts up to 90 credits from transferable college-level courses, plus test scores. Transfer your credits to AIC.
- Hands-on learning: The online Criminal Justice program illustrates concepts through the context of your career, as well as optional internships and research to grow your résumé for your next role.
- A personalized program: An advisor will review your transcripts to plot your best route to a bachelor’s degree, including courses and ways to balance learning with your various commitments.
- Crime prevention from all sides: A comprehensive, intersectional examination considers how our justice system impacts individuals, communities, and our nation. Courses delve into corrections, criminal law, ethics, policy, research methods, conflict resolution, problem solving, criminal behavior, and legal processes, preparing you to lead your organization through effective, evidence-based decisions.
- Customize your studies: Take advantage of electives to explore criminal justice principles through a different lens. Or structure this flexible requirement to add a minor in sociology, human services, management, or a related area.
- Professional development: Remain in the field as you upgrade your academic credentials from an associate to a bachelor’s degree—essential for leadership, detective, and government agency careers.
- Complete a Certificate in Addiction Counseling: Learn to assess and treat individuals with substance use disorders, qualifying to become a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in Massachusetts. Review program requirements.
- Jump-start your graduate education: Eligible seniors can take one to two graduate-level courses at the undergraduate rate. As you begin a master’s program at AIC, your motivation will pay off in terms of time and cost savings.
