Bachelor in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (Bachelor's), tuition is $360 | $250, and applications for the Sep 2026 intake are due by Sep 4, 2026.

This online bachelor's degree program examines how the U.S. justice system upholds criminal law to protect public safety. Students explore the distinct functions of police, courts, and corrections, and how cases progress through the legal system. The curriculum also provides insight into why crimes occur, how investigators solve them, and the legal processes for collecting and preserving evidence.

Study areas include General, Entrepreneurship, Maritime Law Enforcement, Organizational Law Enforcement Leadership.

0 entrance exams.

For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

American Public University System combines online education with in-person study through its four academic units: American Public University, American Military University, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The System includes 28 campus locations across the country, while online programs support students whose work, service, or family responsibilities require adaptable schedules. Its mission focuses on helping students transform lives, advance careers, and serve communities locally and globally.

Academic options cover nearly 300 degree and certificate programs. American Public University offers online programs for working adults, including business, education, and cybersecurity. American Military University provides career-relevant online education for servicemembers, veterans, and their families. Rasmussen University offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person, with a focus on competency-based education, technology, and transferable skills. Hondros College of Nursing prepares students for nursing careers through clinical, communication, and collaboration training.

The System took its current four-unit form on August 4, 2026, when it combined with Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing. Rasmussen brings a career-focused educational history dating to 1900, while Hondros College of Nursing has graduated nurses since 2006. International students should review each academic unit carefully because study formats, locations, program structures, and student services differ. Online learning is central across the System, while Rasmussen also provides in-person options at campuses around the country. The System has graduates worldwide and is organized to serve students at different stages of life and career.