Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice

Launch Your Criminal Justice Career

The field of criminal justice is quickly becoming a profession that requires a bachelor’s degree, whether it be in the courts, corrections or law enforcement. Obtaining a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Charleston Southern University demonstrates your commitment to keeping your community safe and improving yourself. This degree provides you the specific expertise in the field and gives you job placement advantage and advancement opportunities. 

Charleston Southern University’s criminal justice program is one of the best in the state of South Carolina. Students find it affordable and flexible, with the degree available fully online or in the traditional classroom setting. Criminal justice students at CSU have the opportunity to observe active investigations, forensic evidence gathering, including autopsies and culminating in judicial presentations. Students also observe state prisons, which gives additional insight into the many parts of the criminal justice process. At CSU, criminal justice professors average 25 years of service at the local, state and federal level. Learn from the best as they share their own experiences working in the DEA, FBI, sheriff’s office, CIA, police department, DNR, US Secret Service, probation and parole and more!

Charleston Southern University’s accreditation can be found here.