“What I learned at ODU really reinforced my training and gave me the opportunity to build skills I didn’t have.” 

    Brad Eilert '12, Police Chief of Manteo, N.C.

Earn Your Criminal Justice Degree Online with ODUGlobal.

Protect Communities. Advance Justice.

Criminal justice is about people, policy and public trust. In ODU’s B.A. or B.S. in Criminal Justice program through ODUGlobal, you’ll learn to analyze complex issues, communicate clearly and solve law enforcement problems that matter—all on a schedule that works for your busy life.

With Old Dominion, develop foundational knowledge in law, criminology, policing, courts and corrections. Then graduate ready to contribute to safer, fairer systems through service, analysis, advocacy or leadership.

Serve with Purpose. Lead with Clarity.

Flexible Online Format

Career-Focused Curriculum

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Communities rely on professionals who bring integrity, empathy and evidence-based judgment to complex situations. ODU’s criminal justice major helps you to understand the causes and consequences of crime, how systems operate, and where policy and practice can improve outcomes.

Courses cover:

  • Theories of crime and behavior

  • Policing and investigative practices

  • Corrections and rehabilitation

  • Courts, law and procedure

  • Community relations and ethics

Every step of the way, you’ll study online on your schedule, supported by faculty who connect research with practice.

Built for Working Adults

For your career. For your community. For your world.