Program Basics WSU's Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree prepares students for positions in the criminal justice system, other government agencies, and the private sector. A completion degree, the distance BA in Criminal Justice offers a policy-focused curriculum which provides students with broad exposure in the social sciences preferred by governmental and private agencies. The program regularly accepts transfer credits from community colleges and four-year colleges throughout the Northwest and the United States. The courses are delivered directly to students throughout the state of Washington as well as nationally and internationally. The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice is the interdisciplinary studies of institutions, policies, theories of human behavior, and philosophies of justice directly related to the maintenance of social order and the achievement of justice in society.
Students take courses in political science, sociology and psychology as well as in criminal justice.
The program is appropriate for those individuals working on considering careers in law enforcement, corrections, probation, and other social services. Course Delivery Courses are delivered via several distance learning formats, including video, video conferencing, the internet and correspondence. Delivery in most cases is flexible so students can take courses while maintaining a family and work responsibilities. Student Services Program staff assist students with a variety of issues, including applying for admission, financial aid, developing a program of study, registering for classes, accessing course materials, and interacting with other University offices. Financial aid is available to qualified students enrolled in six or more WSU credits.