Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Protect Your Community with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Become a protector in your community

UB’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice degree program equips you with the skills and knowledge to address modern law enforcement challenges. In this program, you’ll learn from experienced professionals, including police commanders, detectives, and attorneys with decades of experience in the ever-evolving criminal justice arena.

100%
fully remote learning
environment
3
areas of
concentration
Online
Earn your
degree online

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100%
Online
This online program allows you to prepare for a rewarding career in a fully remote learning environment
3
Concentrations
choose from three areas of concentration: Human Security, Comparative Justice, and Criminology
Experts
Faculty
Learn from police commanders, detectives, state troopers, and other expert faculty
CIA or FBI
Career outcomes
Graduates of University of Bridgeport’s Criminal Justice programs have gone on to secure rewarding careers

The UB Advantage

Become a protector in your community

Learn from experts in the field

Learn from police commanders, detectives, state troopers, and other expert faculty

Choose your focus

Follow your interests and choose from three areas of concentration: Human Security, Comparative Justice, and Criminology

Earn your degree online

This online program allows you to prepare for a rewarding career in a fully remote learning environment

Curriculum

Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice career outcomes

Graduates of University of Bridgeport’s Criminal Justice programs have gone on to secure rewarding careers in the following settings:
CIA or FBI Corrections Crime scene investigation
Customs and Border Protection Drug Enforcement Agency Local and state law enforcement
Private security TSA And more!

Program

Choose your focus

Choose your focus

  • Human Security
  • Comparative Justice
  • Criminology
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Applications

Rolling
Applications
Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Paying for college doesn’t have to be stressful. There are a variety of federal, state, and private financial aid programs available, including grants, scholarships, and student loans. The Office of Student Financial Services is ready to connect with you and guide you toward achieving your goal of a college education.

Where our graduates work

  • Bridgeport police department
  • FBI
  • NYPD
  • State of Connecticut
Ranked #5 most affordable and best value, #7 most popular, and #9 best overall by research.com for 2026 Affordable Degree Guide

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Awards and rankings

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