Criminology & Criminal Justice

The FSU College of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers specialized studies in criminology and criminal justice for non-majors in an easy-to-follow, online format. If you're a non-traditional student or currently working in the field of criminal justice, the specialized studies program gives you the flexibility to take coursework while balancing a busy schedule. Successful completion of the program will satisfy part of the requirements for the bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice for those students interested in continuing beyond the program.

The FSU College of Criminology and Criminal Justice is world-renowned for its ground-breaking research, challenging coursework, and inspiring intellectual community. Our online bachelor's degree in Criminology can help you earn earn your degree while still remaining in your current job. Courses are taught by some of our national's top-ranked research faculty who engage you in your coursework, inform you of current criminal justice policies and trends, and prepare you for a leadership role in shaping America's prevention of and response to crime.

The master's degree in Criminology, with a major in Criminal Justice Studies, prepares you for leadership positions within your current agency, helps you become eligible to teach criminal justice courses at Florida community colleges, and equips you for post-law enforcement career opportunities. You'll learn from nationally known professors who are leaders in the field while tailoring your course schedule to meet the demands of family or career without ever having to visit campus.