Portland State University takes you beyond the standard Bachelors in Criminal Justice with our online Criminology & Criminal Justice programs. This unique education exposes crime as more than an individual or social phenomenon, with coursework taken from real world experience.
Designed to pull back the curtain on the criminal justice system and explore the motivation behind criminal behavior, all of the programs build a solid foundation in criminology, and help you develop the specialized knowledge you can apply in a variety of unique professional situations. Whether you are currently working as a criminal justice professional, want to change direction in your career, or looking to expand your knowledge of criminology and criminal justice, our programs are designed to suit your educational needs.
This section of the website will give you all the information you need about each of PSU’s Criminology & Criminal Justice online degree and certificate programs, as well as criminal justice career options, information about our faculty, and frequently asked questions.
There are a variety of different career paths for skilled criminal justice professionals. Career opportunities extend over a wide range of professional disciplines including law enforcement, politics, business, security,...
Learn more about the courses that make up Portland State University’s Criminology and Criminal Justice programs. Each course entry below contains a detailed description of what you’ll learn and...
Portland State University's Division of Criminology & Criminal Justice provides five exciting ways to pursue your degree, including a bachelor's degree program and four certificates. Learn more about what...
Delivered by a knowledgeable faculty of passionate criminal justice professionals, Portland State University’s Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice online degree program and online Certificate Programs are...
Portland State University's Division of Criminology & Criminal Justice maintains a staff of highly-qualified specialists to improve and enhance the student experience. Ranging the enrollment and registration portion of...
You’ve got questions about Portland State University or our online Criminology and Criminal Justice programs, and we’ve got answers. Take a look at some of the Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
