Program Overview

Overview of the Online Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies

The Online Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies is a social science-based undergraduate program that examines justice and social inquiry from diverse perspectives. This degree is ideal for individuals who want to understand what justice is and how to achieve it, as well as have the desire to drive social transformation.

Program Details

• The program consists of 40 classes, each lasting 7.5 weeks, and requires a total of 120 credit hours.
• The curriculum includes classic and contemporary philosophies and theories of justice, providing a broad foundation in social science, the humanities, and other focus areas needed for success in the field.
• The program prepares students for a wide range of career paths in law, government, politics, education, and more.
• Students develop valuable, transferable skills, such as critical thinking, oral and written communication, collaboration, critical analysis, digital technology, and intercultural fluency.

Justice Studies Courses

• JUS 105: Introduction to Justice Studies - an introductory overview to the study of justice from a social science perspective.
• JUS 301: Research in Justice Studies - focuses on developing and evaluating research designs, data collection, and the relationship between validity and reliability.
• JUS 303: Justice Theory - examines classic and contemporary philosophies and theories of justice, including legal, social, and criminal justice.

Careers in Justice Studies

• College Program Director
• Community Specialist
• Detective Sergeant
• Human Behavior Researcher
• Judge
• Lawyer
• Mediator
• Political Analyst
• Social Sciences Professor

Admission Requirements

• First-year students must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed at least 14 of the required courses.
• Competency requirements include four years of math, four years of English, three years of lab sciences, two years of social sciences, two years of the same second language, and one year of fine arts or career and technical education.
• Additional admission requirements include meeting at least one of the following: top 25% in high school graduating class, 3.00 GPA in competency courses, or ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents).

Tuition and Fees

• The tuition calculator can be used to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees for the program prior to any financial aid.
• Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

About the School

• The School of Social Transformation focuses on transformational knowledge across society, preparing students to be informed members of the public.
• The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1, with 48 tenure and tenure-track faculty members.
• 35% of students are first-generation students, and 57% of students are racially or ethnically diverse.