There are three tracks within the Bachelor of Science eMajor degree in Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, and Social Justice. A description of the tracks can be found at the USG eMajor in Criminal Justice website.
The online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree is a collaborative University System of Georgia (USG) eMajor program available through Gordon State College and designed to meet the needs of hard-working individuals trying to rise in the ranks of the criminal justice system. The BSCJ degree is designed to prepare students for employment or advancement within the criminal justice system by providing a foundation of the knowledge, principles, theories, and functions common to the American criminal justice system. Offered entirely online, the program is ideal for those who need to balance work and family responsibilities with their pursuit of higher education.
eMajor courses are taught entirely online in an asynchronous format. Students are not required to log in for assigned class times, which means students can complete their work on lunch breaks, on the weekends, or any time that fits around their work and family commitments. Courses are offered in accelerated 8-week formats to add additional flexibility for busy lifestyles.
BSCJ- Criminal Justice Advisement WorksheetBSCJ- Social Justice Advisement WorksheeTBSCJ- Law Enforcement Advisement Worksheet
eMajor tuition is offered at one low rate of $199 per credit hour and is the same for students at all participating institutions. As a University System of Georgia program, tuition is also eligible to be covered by the system’s Tuition Assistance Program for campus safety employees across the state.
Students who have Georgia Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) or have completed military training (JST) are eligible for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) and may recieve credit towards their degree. All transcripts must be sent directly to the Admissions office from their training center.