B.S. in Criminal Justice FAQs

The program has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) for academic licensure requirements and continuing education credits toward annual licensure. Students choose between a Minnesota POST licensure track and a non-POST track.

Complete the online application and submit official transcripts from every college you attended, with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. There is no application fee. See the Admission tab.

Yes. CSP accepts up to 90 transfer credits from regionally accredited colleges toward the 120-credit degree and up to 67 credits toward the 90-credit degree. If you transfer the maximum, you complete 30 credits at CSP in the 120-credit option or 23 credits in the 90-credit option. Students who qualify can receive a $2,000 scholarship through the Transfer Plan partnership. See transfer details on the Admission tab.

It takes two steps. Start with the online application, which has no application fee. Then have your official transcripts sent to CSP. The Admission tab lists every requirement.

Graduates work in law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, private security, and law. Roles include police officer, detective, correctional officer, bailiff, probation officer, crime scene investigator, and federal agent positions. See the Careers tab.

A criminal justice degree meets the FBI’s requirement for a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. The degree is one requirement among several for Special Agent applicants. See the Careers tab.

Yes. The degree prepares you for corporate security management, loss prevention, private investigation, security consulting, and leadership roles in security firms. The curriculum covers criminal law and related topics. See the Careers tab.

Your capstone course offers three options: an internship, a portfolio, or a capstone project. An internship is one option and is not required.

The Forensic Science and Technology course covers crime scene management, forensic investigations, evidence collection and analysis, and courtroom admissibility. The program does not offer a forensics or cybercrime specialization. See the Courses tab.

Yes. The program is fully online and asynchronous, so you can complete coursework around shift work and rotating schedules.

It depends on your transfer credits, your pace, and whether you choose the 90-credit or 120-credit option. With no transfer credits, the 120-credit degree takes about four years full time. The 90-credit option is shorter, and transfer credits shorten either option.

Tuition is $420 per credit hour. The 120-credit option totals $50,400 and the 90-credit option totals $37,800 if you complete every credit at CSP. With the maximum transfer credits, tuition drops to $12,600 for the 120-credit option or $9,660 for the 90-credit option, before scholarships and financial aid. Textbooks, supplies, and loan fees are additional. See the Tuition tab.

Complete the FAFSA to see which federal grants and loans you qualify for. CSP Global’s FAFSA code is 002347. If you are transferring in, you may qualify for a $2,000 scholarship through the Transfer Plan partnership. Active-duty service members pay $250 per credit hour. See the Tuition tab for current costs and the military benefits page for service member and family benefits.