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You’re passionate about tackling social challenges and leading community reform. Now it’s time to turn your drive to do good into career advancement as an advocate for justice in a multifaceted society.

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice at Warner Pacific University Online provides a hands-on approach paired with specialized knowledge of the U.S. legal system, preparing you to deepen your impact in the communities you care about.

Learn from faculty who bring current field expertise and real-world scenarios directly into your education. Designed for working professionals who have completed some college, this program also gives you the opportunity to earn credit for on-the-job experience.

Online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice

Prepare to Protect Human Rights — And Gain a Competitive Edge

What You’ll Learn

High-Quality Academics at an Affordable Cost

For 2026, Warner Pacific University is ranked No. 7 in Best Value Schools among Regional Colleges in the West by U.S. News & World Report.

To provide you with a quality education at an accessible cost, we price the online BS in Criminal Justice at $645 per credit hour.

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Expansive Learning Community

When you enroll at WPU Online, you’ll join a student body that mirrors the multifaceted society it serves, enhancing your learning through rich, peer-to-peer cultural and linguistic exchanges. Anchored in a minority-serving, Christian college environment, these online undergraduate programs attract a vibrant mix of culturally and economically varied students, including many who are first-generation college attendees.

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About WPU Online

Founded in 1937 as Pacific Bible College, Warner Pacific University serves a varied population of students in the Portland metropolitan area and beyond through accessible online education. Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), WPU Online is dedicated to providing high-quality degrees that offer clear, flexible paths to civic engagement, spiritual enrichment, and economic security.

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“From the very beginning, when I first communicated with Mr. Kirby Gleason to learn about WPU, to the time I spoke with Dr. Marlo Waters about graduation arrangements, I can readily attest that WPU has always had my back. Obtaining my degree at WPU is not just an academic achievement, but also evidence of the significant and excellent work the WPU team continually chooses to do for their students daily.”

Angelyn Kukiko Palacios

Psychology and Human Development alumna

As an online student in the BS in Criminal Justice program, you’ll engage deeply in courses centered on social justice and cultural responsiveness that include practical projects aligned with your goals.

Take a look at some course topics you’ll explore in the program:

• The American Legal System
• Social Problems and Public Policy
• Data Analysis for Criminal Justice
• Restorative Justice
  

Career Outcomes With a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice

With a focus on culturally responsive practices, the online BS in Criminal Justice equips you with the skills to serve effectively and empathetically in a wide variety of legal and social service capacities, including public safety, the court system, and corrections.

Take a look at just a few potential careers for graduates with a criminal justice degree:*

Social and Community Service Managers

Median Annual Salary: $78,240

Median Annual Salary: $77,270

Police and Detectives

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Median Annual Salary: $61,010

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

Median Annual Salary: $64,520

*2024 median annual salary information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics