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Apply By: August 01, 2025
Next Start Date: August 18, 2025

Applied Studies, BPS - Crime and Justice Overview

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The Crime and Justice concentration is designed for adult learners pursuing careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, probation, corrections, and related fields. Our fully online degree in professional studies allows you to complete your program and advance your career through a customized course of study tailored to your goals, available time commitment, and work experience.

Whether you're a traditional student, working professional, military veteran, or active-duty service member, we are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. Before beginning your studies, our advisors will assess your past experiences and college credits to help you design an individualized program and select the best degree track to meet your goals鈥攅ither the Applied Studies track or the Individual Studies track. Whichever major you choose, you'll benefit from the flexibility of fully online courses, with many programs offering accelerated completion options.

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91社区 faculty and staff are dedicated to giving you the support you need no matter the modality for which you're taking classes. Check out our robust resources for online students including what online learning is, technology requirements and frequently asked questions.

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Credits Breakdowns

General
Education

39
Credits

Major Credit
Requirements

21
Credits

Electives, transfer or credit for prior learning

60
Credits

Total Credits

120
Credits

罢丑别听BPS Core听includes the following three (3) credit hour courses:

  • BCOM 231 -听Business Communication听听
  • BCOM 331 -听Corporate & Managerial Communication听ORCMST 318 -听Conflict Resolution听
  • POLS 351 -听Leadership in Bureaucratic Organizations US
  • PRFS 301 -听The Ethics of Global Engagement
  • PRFS 401 -听Teams, Diversity, & Leadership
  • PRFS 490 -听Professional Studies Internship
  • PRFS 498 -听Personal & Professional Development

The remaining 12 hours of Criminal Justice (CRIM) courses are listed below.

  • CRIM 234听- Introductions to Corrections
  • CRIM 244听- Police & Society
  • CRIM 301听- Criminal Justice Administration
  • CRIM 315听- Crime Control Strategies

Some requirements may be substituted with directed electives approved by the BPS Program Advisor.

To apply to the 91社区 (91社区) for undergraduate enrollment:

  • Complete the听online application听for admission
  • Pay the $40 application fee
  • Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges you've attended

Once 91社区 has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.

Upon acceptance to 91社区, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.


See Credit List tab for Prior Learning Assessment information or use the buttons below for PLA information and the PLA Portfolio Guide.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Credit

PLA Portfolio Guide

Incoming Students

  • Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    Application Deadline:
    August 01, 2025
    Document Deadline:
    August 08, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    August 15, 2025
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    October 25, 2025
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    October 03, 2025
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    October 10, 2025
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    October 17, 2025
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    January 12, 2026
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    December 26, 2025
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    January 02, 2026
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    January 09, 2026
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    March 16, 2026
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    February 27, 2026
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    March 06, 2026
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    March 13, 2026
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    May 11, 2026
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    April 24, 2026
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    May 01, 2026
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    May 08, 2026
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    June 29, 2026
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    June 12, 2026
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    June 19, 2026
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    June 26, 2026
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    August 17, 2026
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    July 31, 2026
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    August 07, 2026
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    August 14, 2026
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    October 19, 2026
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    October 02, 2026
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    October 09, 2026
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    October 16, 2026
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    January 11, 2027
    Application Deadline:
    December 25, 2026
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    January 01, 2027
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    January 08, 2027
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    March 15, 2027
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    February 26, 2027
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    March 05, 2027
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    March 12, 2027
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    May 10, 2027
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    April 23, 2027
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    April 30, 2027
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    May 07, 2027
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    June 28, 2027
    Application Deadline:
    June 11, 2027
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    June 18, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    June 25, 2027

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Wesley T. Durham
Professor of Communication Studies
Director of Bachelor of Professional Studies
Chair of Communication and Media Department

Career Outlook

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Pursuing a professional studies major can open up a world of new opportunities, whether you鈥檙e looking to advance in your current career or change professions. Explore the wide range of careers and salaries you can pursue with a degree in professional studies. Some of our Individual Studies and Applied Studies degree students also go on to graduate programs in areas such as health administration, business, social work and teaching.

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The 91社区 is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

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