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Are you ready to enroll at Portland State University? Do you have questions about the program or want to know more about the admission process, our online programs, or is there anything else we can help with? If so, contact us.
A knowledgeable Enrollment Advisor can help you prepare for the application process, assist you in the gathering of documents and transcripts required for admission, and answer any questions you may have about Portland State University’s Criminology & Criminal Justice programs.
PSU Admissions
Enrollment Advisor Hours
Monday – Thursday
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (EST)
6:00AM to 6:00PM (PST)
Friday
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (EST)
6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (PST)
Toll-free: 1-866-225-7127 (inside the US)
Fax: (866) 407-9655
Admissions Mailing Address:
(Online CCJ Program only)
Portland State University
Off-Site Admissions Center
2145 MetroCenter Blvd., Ste 400
Orlando, FL 32835

I am looking for a 3-hour semester course in the fundamentals of criminal law to transfer back to my university.
Please contact an enrollment advisor at 866-225-7127 x 350
Hi!
I’m 19 years old from Montreal, Quebec.
I was wondering if there were any online courses in the criminology field?
Since i live in canada, it would be impossible to relocate.
Are these kinds of courses available?
Our entire program is offered online. Please contact and enrollment advisor for more information 866-225-7127 x 350
Can i transfer my credits from Penn Foster collage? and can i enroll for two courses at a time?
Unfortunately, at this time Penn Foster is not a regionally accredited school. PSU will only accept credits from other regionally accredited programs. Students in our program can choose their own schedule. An enrollment advisor can help you to determine what would work best. Feel free to contact an enrollment advisor at 866-225-7127 x 350
I would like to have Criminal Justice as my minor. I looked into it last year, and there was information on what classes I need to take. I just looked at the website and I do not see any information on a CJ Minor anymore. Could you tell me where I can find information Criminal Justice as a Minor?
Yes, you can complete a minor in Criminal Justice. Keep in mind the online program was created as a degree completion program for online students seeking a Bachelors Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Any student taking courses in the online program will be charged the online tuition rate. Information no a minor in Criminal Justice can be found at: http://pdx.edu/hatfieldschool/undergraduate-and-postbaccalaureate-program
Is it possible to go back just to get two of the certificates? I graduated in 2009 and went on to get a masters in Criminal Justice but would like to add two additional certificates to my education.
Yes, you can come back to earn additional certificates after graduating from the program. Contact an enrollment advisor for more information (866-225-7127 x 350).
I have an ADN (nursing) degree and want to get a Bachelors in Criminal Justice. How do I, or can I, combine these 2 degrees?
You will need to have your transcripts evaluated to determine what credits would transfer and how many can be applied toward the degree. Feel free to contact an enrollment advisor to assist you with this process (866-225-7127 x 350)
What is the cost for the criminal behavior certificate. Any discounts for military or active law enforcement?
The Criminal Behavior Certificate is a total of 24 credits. Current tuition and fee information can be found at: http://online.ccj.pdx.edu/ccj-tuition/. Multiply the current tuition and fee rates by 24. PSU does not currently offer atuition discount for Military personnel or Law Enforcement Officers.
Who do I need to contact regarding open faculty positions?
Please go to http://www.pdx.edu/hr/employment
I am a high school student still and I am looking into a criminal justice degree online because I am working and I am located in the middle of the state and do not really have a lot of options to move to Portland I was wondering if I got my basics at a local community collage could I take online classes threw your program?
Yes, you will need to have a minimum of 45 transferable credits to be eligible for the online program. Here is a good link to review regarding the general education requirements at PSU: http://online.ccj.pdx.edu/docs/Credit_Breakdown_for_PSU_CCJ.pdf. If you have any questions contact an enrollment advisor at 866-225-7127 x 350
I am graduated with Associate degree in Computing & Information Systems from Jubail Industrial College, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Is it possible to continue my education and get Bachelor Degree via online in any related major such as MIS or BA?
This site is dedicated to the online Criminology and Criminal Justice program. For more information about other degrees offered at PSU please visit PDX.edu
As a veteran I would like to utilize my my post 9-11 gi bill to continue my education and prepare my resume for a career in law enforcement. I currently have a Bachelor of Arts and I am looking into your online post-bachelors in Criminology & Criminal Justice. Can the post 9-11 gi bill be utilized for a post-bachelors certificate?
Yes, you can use military benefits for the Post Bachelors Degree Certificate in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Please contact an enrollment advisor for more information (866-225-7127 x 350).
please contact me via email regarding some questions about your online program. Email is the best communication for me.
General Information regarding the program was sent to the e-mail you provided. Feel free to contact an enrollment advisor at 866-225-7127 x 350 or thodge-admissions@ccj.pdx.edu if you have additional questions.
Do I have to have a associate degree to get in to this school.
You do not have to have an associates degree to begin the online program. You do need to have 45 transferable college level quarter credits ( = 30 semester hours) from a regionally accredited college or university. All admissions requirements can be found at:http://online.ccj.pdx.edu/admission-requirements/
Please feel free to contact an enrollment advisor at 866-225-7127 for more information.
hi, i live in tanzania, east africa. can i get a certificate in advanced crime analysis online? i have a diploma in community development, building and civil engineering.
We have several international students in our program as well as US citizens who currently live outside the United States in our program. If you are not a U.S. born citizen please refer to the international admissions requirements at: http://online.ccj.pdx.edu/international-students/
is their a way i can get an email to contact someone about how to apply. I am currently deployed in afgahnastain, and would like to continue my education. thank you. pfc. schulze(schulzeboy@yahoo.com)
Stephen,
Thanks for serving our country! We have several students in our program who are deployed overseas. Please request info at http://online.ccj.pdx.edu/learn-more/. If you provide your e-mail account an advisor will respond within 48 hours.
Does PSU accept credits from Colby-Sawyer College, Community College of Vermont and Lyndon State College? I have most of my pre-reqs out of the way, but have now found that Lyndon offers no specialization or broad reach into the field of Criminal Justice.
Morgan,
If you contact one of our enrollment advisors they will be happy to evaluate your transcripts. You can contact and enrollment advisor at 866-225-7127. You can fax a copy of your transcripts to 866-407-9655.
Just have a question regarding the Criminal Justice Bachelors. Is that Arts or Science? Have not seen anything that would indicate what areas it focuses on. Thank you!
There is a Bachelor’s of Arts and a Bachelor’s of Science track and this is dependent on certain courses you have already take or plan to take. For a specific breakdown of each track, please contact an enrollment advisor at 866-225-7127 ext 5155.