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Application Deadlines
Applications to the Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Justice Studies program are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply at any time! However, priority is given to applications that are received by the following deadline:
- Fall 2025: July 16, 2025
- Spring 2026: Oct. 1, 2025
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the online BA in Criminology and Justice Studies program you must complete the requirements listed below.
- General Requirements
- Successful completion of the following courses with a 鈥淐-鈥 or better (12 units)
- Oral Communication (A1)
- Written Communication (A2)
- Critical Thinking (A3)
- Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (B4)
- Completion of 60 transferable semester college units (or 90 quarter units) to be eligible for admission, including the prerequisite courses listed below.
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in all transferable units attempted
- 2.5 GPA for students who have already completed a 产补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚
- Must reside in an approved state
- Successful completion of the following courses with a 鈥淐-鈥 or better (12 units)
- Prerequisite
- Completion of SOC 201 or its equivalent (this course must be completed by the third semester of the program)
Connect with a Specialist
Set up an appointment with your enrollment specialist to learn how you can take advantage of the BA in Criminology and Justice Studies program.
Sujeith Ordonez, M.A.
Senior Outreach & Recruitment Specialist
大发 Extended Learning
(760) 750-8454
Funding Options
The criminology and justice studies 产补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degree program is eligible for financial aid.
Visit the funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options. Active-duty military, veterans and their dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705.
Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver).
FUNDING OPTIONS
Program Costs
Complete the Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Justice Studies in just four semesters, including summer, thanks to guaranteed class availability that ensures no delays in your educational journey. The 产补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 program consists of 55 units, priced at $475 per unit.
Invest In Your Future: A Breakdown of Your Educational Journey's Cost
| Semester | Units | Subtotal* |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester 1 | 15 | $7,125 |
| Spring Semester 1 | 14 | $6,650 |
| Summer Semester | 14 | $6,650 |
| Fall Semester 2 | 12 | $5,700 |
| Total | 55 | $26,125 |
*Not all university semester fees are included in this table鈥攕ee the comprehensive breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals are based on a sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.
Courses
This 产补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 program has a set schedule of courses that you are expected to follow as part of your cohort. You can view all course descriptions on the . The following course sequence is for a fall start. Students starting the program in the spring will take the same courses, though the order may vary.
Year One
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| SOC 311: Inequality | 4 |
| SOC 325: Criminology | 4 |
| SOC Elective | 4 |
| SPAN 101: Beginning Spanish I | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| SOC 360: Quantitative Research Methods | 4 |
| SPAN 102: Beginning Spanish II | 3 |
| SOC Elective | 4 |
| SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
Schedule is subject to change without advance notice.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Upper-division GE: CC DEg | 3 |
| SOC Elective | 4 |
| SOC Elective | 4 |
| Upper-division GE: BB | 3 |
Year Two
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| SOC 442: Analysis of the Justice System and Criminal Law | 4 |
| SOC 490: Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice | 1 |
| SOC 494: Internship in Criminology and Justice Studies | 4 |
| Upper-division GE: DD DEu | 3 |