Earn your Online Criminal Justice Degree from UVU and unlock a world of opportunities. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, including criminal law and procedure, victimization, the adjudication process, corrections options, and police-community relations. As a graduate, you'll develop effective communication skills, the ability to solve complex problems, and the capacity to critically analyze situations from multiple perspectives. Your UVU education will equip you with a solid grasp of the law and its impact on people, empowering you to confidently pursue a career that helps maintain peace and order in society.
By the time you graduate, you’ll have a broad set of skills in the following areas:
UVU’s online Criminal Justice degrees are "stackable," meaning you can start at one level and your degree will count as credit earned toward the next degree. Our stackable degrees can provide a faster track into the workforce and help position you for career advancement while you work. With each degree, you make it easier to achieve that next degree and expand your career options.
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Median Salary $85,398
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UVU Online provides a top-quality education for in-state and out-of-state students:
Fully online undergraduate students residing within the state of Utah while attending classes pay the same tuition rates as students attending in-person classes, as determined by their residency designation.
Fully online undergraduate students residing outside of the state of Utah while attending classes pay a flat tuition rate of $270 per credit.
(Must be residing within the United States. Non U.S. citizens residing internationally do not qualify for the flat tuition rate.)
UVU offers credit for prior learning (CPL) to enable students to enrich or accelerate their programs of study. CPL is inclusive and validates students' prior education, making education more affordable and accessible.
Credit may be available for work-related experience and prior education. Your Online Learner Guide can help determine options and direct you to additional resources.
UVU's commitment to providing accessible and high-quality online education has earned it national recognition from respected publications. With a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, UVU offers students the flexibility they need to pursue their educational goals wherever they are!
