Bachelor in Criminology (Bachelor's)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, while tuition is Baker University offers the highest return on investment of private colleges in Kansas, according to Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (2022)..

This online criminal justice programme focuses on the practical application of ethics, theory, and systems within law enforcement, courts, corrections, and community support. Students engage in small, discussion-based classes with faculty who have real-world experience. The curriculum emphasizes ethical decision-making and the impact of social factors like race, class, and gender on crime and justice. Courses cover criminal law, victimology, criminal investigation, and research methods.

Focus areas include Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure, Victimology, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Justice Research, Inequality and Crime, Youth and Crime.

The programme requires 120 credit hours, including 36 credits in core criminal justice courses, 33 credits in general education, 12 credits in proficiencies, and 39 credits in general electives. At least 30 upper-level credits must be completed at Baker University.

Graduates enter roles such as police officer, probation officer, correctional officer, case manager, victim advocate, or forensic investigator in public safety, court, or community support settings.

Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts from regionally accredited institutions, and a minimum GPA of 2.0. International applicants must provide TOEFL or IELTS scores. Those with fewer than 12 transfer credits need a high school transcript or equivalency test and a minimum GPA of 2.30.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. Online, full-time or part-time, with accelerated six-week courses; degree can be completed in as few as two years with transfer credits. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 92% of applicants.