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Our programs are taught by the same faculty as our on-campus programs at the AACSB-accredited W. Frank Barton School of Business. You can be confident that you'll receive a top-notch education with us. 

How much will it cost?

Students enrolled in a fully online program pay in-state tuition regardless of where they live, making it an affordable option. The tuition and fees will vary depending on how many semesters you take to graduate and how many credit hours you will need to complete in the program.

Learn more about tuition and fees

How long will it take?

Undergraduate Program: For bachelor's degrees, time to completion depends on your schedule, transfer credits and the program you choose.

Graduate Programs: Most Master's degrees at 黑洞社区 require between 30-36 credit hours. How quickly you finish is up to you.

What will transfer?

Credits from other regionally accredited colleges and universities will transfer to 黑洞社区. Credits will also be evaluated by your program of interest to see how many credits will count towards your major and how many will count as elective credits. Please note that if you have attended more than one higher education institution, you will need to submit an official transcript for each one. 

For undergraduate programs: Try the  to help estimate how many credits will transfer over to Wichita State.

Learn: Where to send incoming transcripts

Class Structure

These programs are designed to be completed entirely online offering students the flexibility to learn on their own schedule (within a specific timeframe). Courses within an online program are likely asynchronous, allowing students to login independently of a set time to participate with instructional materials.

Some courses may be offered in 8-week blocks while other courses are in 16-week sections.


Criminal Justice Course Options

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

A minimum total of 120 credit hours is required for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with 39 credit hours of program course requirements. Students must have a grad of C (2.0) or better in every CJ Course.

Program Requirements:

  • CJ 191 Intro to Criminal Justice
  • CJ 315 Criminal Law
  • CJ 320 Criminal Procedure
  • CJ 360 Multiculturalism in Criminal Justice
  • CJ 391 Corrections
  • CJ 392 Law Enforcement
  • CJ 394 Courts & Judicial Systems
  • CJ 407 Introduction to Research Methods
  • CJ 593 Crime Causation & Criminal Justice Policy
Capstone: CJ 598 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
Students must complete core requirements prior to enrolling in CJ 598
 

Complete 9 credit hours of CJ Electives

Bachelor of General Studies in Criminal Justice

A minimum total of 120 credit hours is required for the Bachelor of General Studies in Criminal Justice with two possible concentration options to choose from. The BGS degree allows generalists, preprofessionals or nontraditional career students greater flexibility in planning their academic major plans. 

Bachelor of General Studies
No foreign language requirement
94 credit hours from LAS
Major Area Requirement: 33 credit hours (minimum)
  • 12 credit hours in concentration must be courses numbered 300 or above.
  • 15-21 credit hours in Primary LAS department
  • 6-9 credit hours in Secondary LAS department
  • 6-9 credit hours in Secondary OPEN department
Bachelor of Arts Field Major
Foreign language requirement
100 credit hours from LAS
Major Area Requirement: 36 credit hours (minimum)
  • 12 credit hours in concentration must be courses numbered 300 or above.
  • 18 credit hours in Primary LAS department.
  • 9 credit hours in Secondary LAS department.
  • 9 credit hours in Secondary OPEN department

Career Pathways 

Gain skills, connections, and confidence needed for a career in the field of Criminal Justice. As a student you will have a variety of career pathways to choose from.

  • Academia: Law School, Research and Graduate School, University Instructor
  • Corrections: Probation or Parole Officer, Prison or Jail Officer, Victim Services
  • Government Entities: Federal Emergency Management, Immigration & Customs, Intelligence Agencies, Military Service, National Security, Park Ranger, Transportation Security Administration
  • Law Enforcement (Authorized Official or Civilian): Federal, State, and Local levels, Victim Services 
  • Private Sector: Security,  Loss Prevention, Private Investigation,  Criminal Justice Related Agencies I.E. Victim Services, Offender Services