About Criminal Justice
Sharpen your knowledge and critical thinking skills to excel in the criminal justice profession.
If you're ready to build a solid foundation for a successful career in criminal justice, choose PennWest California for our comprehensive and well-respected bachelor's degree program.
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is led by a team of faculty scholars and professionals with extensive career experience. They are ready to prepare you academically as you study the major functions and operations of the criminal justice field. PennWest California offers five concentrations within the B.S. in Criminal Justice:
Get a competitive edge with a highly ranked, hands-on program.
PennWest California's B.S. in Criminal Justice was recently ranked #18 in Best Online Bachelor of Criminal Justice Degree Programs (2016) by BestDegreePrograms.org.
The B.S. in Criminal Justice program offers an excellent blend of liberal arts and professional courses to develop critical thinkers and well-versed communicators. You'll be well prepared to pursue leadership positions in various justice-related professions or go on for further studies in law or graduate school.
Learn about our accelerated bachelor's-to-master's degree program.