Program Overview

Introduction to East Carolina University Online Programs

East Carolina University offers a range of online programs designed to provide students with the flexibility and support they need to succeed. The university is committed to delivering high-quality education that prepares students for successful careers.

Online Bachelor's Degree Programs

The university offers several online bachelor's degree programs, including:

• Online Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Psychology
• Online Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Hospitality Management
• Online BS in ICT: Cybersecurity Concentration
• Online BS in Security Studies Degree

ECU Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

The ECU Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system. The program covers key topics such as:

• Applying evidence-based research into practice
• Crime and criminality
• Correctional systems
• Principles of criminal law
• Race, gender, and special populations in the criminal justice system
• Issues and problems in criminal justice

Career Outcomes with a Criminal Justice Degree

Graduates of the ECU Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program can pursue a variety of career outcomes, including:

• Intelligence Analyst: $82,573 median annual salary
• Criminal Investigator: $71,828 median annual salary
• Police Officer: $63,633 median annual salary
• Criminologist: $56,345 median annual salary
• Paralegal: $56,284 median annual salary
• Crime Scene Investigator: $56,193 median annual salary
• Juvenile Court Counselor: $42,555 median annual salary
• Probation Officer: $55,534 median annual salary

Curriculum and Courses

The BS in Criminal Justice requires 120 total credit hours, including:

• 40 hours of general education courses
• 18 hours of core courses
• 33 hours of criminal justice electives
• 29 hours of minor or general elective courses The program includes core courses such as:
• CRIM 1000 Introduction to Criminal Justice
• CRIM 2004 Crime and Criminality
• CRIM 3700 Special Populations in the Criminal Justice System
• CRIM 3800 Research Methods in Criminal Justice
• CRIM 3900 Introductory Statistics for Criminal Justice
• CRIM 4500 Issues and Problems in Criminal Justice

Tuition and Financial Aid

The tuition for the ECU Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program is $398 per credit hour plus fees for in-state students, and $477 per credit hour plus fees for out-of-state students. Active-duty military service members are eligible for a waiver that brings the tuition balance down to $250 per credit hour.

Admissions

To be admitted to the ECU Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program, students must have a minimum of 24 hours of transferable credits and a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students must also submit a completed online application and official transcripts from all previous institutions attended.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many credits are generally required to complete an ECU Online program? 120 total credit hours
• Can I transfer credits from other institutions to an ECU Online program? Yes, 24 transferable credits are required to apply
• Are ECU Online programs accredited? Yes, East Carolina University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)