Whether you're drawn to law enforcement, corrections or human services, SUNY Oswego's online criminal justice program prepares you for in-demand careers while helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Designed for both first-year and transfer students, our flexible online program accommodates your schedules, whether you choose full-time or part-time study.
Quick Facts
Rolling Admission Apply anytime
You Can Start Fall, Spring
Delivery Option Online
Overview
SUNY Oswego's online degree in Criminal Justice is intended for students who have earned an associate degree in criminal just or equivalent credits. Our program observes the criminal and civil justice systems and their associated professions from several different perspectives — anthropological, economical, historical, philosophical, psychological and sociological.
Centered primarily in the social and behavioral sciences, the program combines a liberal arts education, in-depth study in your area of interest and supervised fieldwork.
Outcomes
- Enhanced skills in oral and written communication, analytical ability, critical thinking, computer and information literacy, and self-directed learning
- Ability to relate theory to the practices, policies and processes of the systems in criminal justice
- Broad understanding of the policies and processes of the systems and institutions in the criminal justice field and the social problems criminal justice institutions are intended to solve
- Ability to examine various social problems from both historical and contemporary perspectives and the role of criminal justice institutions in dealing with such social problems
Career Opportunities
- Federal Government:
- Border Protection
- U.S. Marshals
- Governmental Investigation Services
- Law Enforcement:
- Court Administration & Investigation
- Juvenile Justice
- Probation/Parole Officer
- Corrections:
- Graduate School:
- Law School
- Criminal Justice Graduate Studies
- Behavioral Sciences
Program Resources
Academic Planning Coordinators specialize in assisting students enrolled in our online degree programs. Whether you're a first-year student or transferring, these dedicated professionals will support you in identifying the requirements for degree completion. Your coordinator will guide you through the most streamlined route to achieving your academic goals while also acquainting you with the resources and support systems available to ensure a successful online learning experience at SUNY Oswego.
The Division of Extended Learning will help you get acquainted with the services, supports and instructions that make online learning at SUNY Oswego a successful experience.
Great programs rely on great educators. As a SUNY Oswego online student you will be taught by the same dedicated faculty members who teach our on-campus students. Our faculty members work with instructional designers who are experts at making online courses accessible, meaningful, and of equal quality as in-person classes.
Online students have access to the help desk at Campus Technology Services (CTS) for technology support. CTS strives to offer the services and support that are required to make your online student experience successful.