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Earn Your Criminal Justice Degree Online

Whether you are interested in pursuing law enforcement, social services, homeland security or a related field, a degree in criminal justice will prepare you for a career serving and protecting your community or nation. Columbia Southern University's online criminal justice degree programs provides students with a working comprehension of constitutional and criminal law in contract to the judicial process and prepares criminal justice professionals to make rational decisions and informed responses to the daily challenges in law enforcement.

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For a complete list of concentrations available for each degree, visit our Degree Listings page or choose a degree from the list above.

Why CSU?

At Columbia Southern University, we truly believe in offering students flexible, affordable online degree programs with exceptional service.

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Affordable

Our tuition rate is less than half the cost of our competitors. Plus, textbooks are always included.

Quality and Flexibility

Recognized by Quality Matters for their dedication to excellence in online learning, our courses are designed to accommodate anyone who is balancing school with other life commitments.

Supportive Culture

As a family-owned university, we are committed to a supportive culture. Our dedicated support staff has helped adult learners achieve their educational goals for more than 25 years.

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Payment Options for Everyone

On average, CSU’s tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors. Plus, there are many Ways to Save including scholarships, military tuition assistance, Learning Partnerships and more.

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CSU by the Numbers

450⁺ Courses Offered
98 Active Degree Programs
82 Countries Represented by Alumni
^$0 Cost of Textbooks

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Howard "Skip" Elliott

M.S. Criminal Justice Administration

For 30 plus years I told every new employee that education was a lifelong process and to start a degree, finish their degree, or go back for another. Then it struck me, I was a hypocrite. I hadn’t followed my own advice. CSU gave me the opportunity to fix that.

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Tawanna Jefferson

B.S. Homeland Security

It has been challenging yet rewarding at the same time.

*Testimonials may not reflect the experience of all CSU students.

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Columbia Southern University is recognized for its integrity, rigorous academic material, transparency and high-caliber instruction.