Florida Gulf Coast University

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program will help you gain a greater understanding of the criminal justice system including law enforcement, corrections, the judiciary, juvenile justice, probation and parole, and international justice. It will offer you with a balanced perspective, which includes an emphasis on the victim, the offender, the criminal justice system, and the impact on society.

This fully-online program is ideal for students who have full–time jobs or live outside the university’s immediate service area. The objective of the program is to provide you with a sound educational foundation for a professional career in Criminal Justice.

What can I do with this degree?

Here are some common professional paths for graduates:

• Law Enforcement Officer
• Fraud Investigator
• Juvenile Justice Program Staff
• Forensic Science Technician
• Field Agent
• And more!

What’s in it for you:

• A personal coach to guide you through the enrollment process and along the path to graduation.
• 100% fully online classes.
• Credit for college credits previously earned from accredited institutions.
• Scholarships, financial aid and grants for eligible students.

Admission Requirements

Submit a Complete Florida Common Application and satisfy all applicable university admission requirements (below).

• AA graduates from Florida College System Institutions or State Universities (Upper-Level Transfer).
• AA degree has been awarded and posted on official college transcript.
• Completed at least 60 transferrable hours and the general education requirement, excluding courses not accepted by the university.
• Have an overall 2.0 GPA in all courses attempted as calculated by the university.
• Completed 2 college-level courses in both English and math with a grade of C or higher.
• AA graduates from non-Florida or private institutions (Upper-Level Transfer).
• Have 60 or more transferrable credit hours, excluding courses not accepted by the university.
• Have an overall 2.0 GPA in all courses attempted as calculated by the university.
• Completed 2 college-level courses in both English and math with a grade of C or higher.
• Satisfy common prerequisites with a grade of C or better.
• Satisfy general education program requirements.
• Sign an Advising Agreement document.