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Earn Your B.S. in Criminal Justice
Take your passion for justice and create a safer world. Regent’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice can help prepare you for a career in local, state, federal or international law enforcement organizations. You will study criminal justice theory, criminal investigation and trial processes, juvenile justice, sentencing, appeals, ethics, and more. You’ll also choose a specialized concentration that best aligns with your interests and career goals — all presented from a Christian worldview.
- Explore the role of technology in forensics and criminal justice.
- Study the nature of delinquent behavior in juveniles and crisis intervention strategies.
- Learn about specific types of crimes, parties to crime and crime scene investigation.
- Develop an understanding in criminology, police studies and community corrections.
Fill out the form on this page to learn more about how Regent University can help you achieve your goals.
- Bailiff
- Border Patrol & Customs
- Detective Work
- Game Warden
- Homeland Security Official
- Police & Probation Officer
- Corrections
- Homeland Security
- Law Enforcement
Unlock Your Leadership Potential
Sharpen Your Skills
Gain the critical skills and discipline-specific training employers seek.Expand Your Opportunities
Earn the essential credentials that help you advance in your career field.Deepen Your Faith
Learn biblical principles and values that anchor you as a Christian leader.Increase Your Impact
Get equipped to influence your field and shape culture and communities.Degree Finder
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Scholarships
Access a financial aid package customized for your situation, including scholarships to help pay for college.- 80% of Regent students receive financial aid
- Nearly $24 million in institutional scholarships and aid provided in 2023-24
- Our Financial Aid team assists you in planning how to pay for college, creating aid packages tailored to your needs
Online Classes
Nearly 75% of our military students complete their coursework entirely online. Our flexible online options enable you to earn your degree around your family, work, and life commitments.- Customizable degrees in today’s most in-demand fields
- Convenient 8- and 15-week course sessions
- Generous transfer policy—up to 90 credit hours!
Military Support
Regent is proud to support the military with discounts and awards, flexible class sessions, and one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in your degree program.- Active-duty tuition assistance and military benefits counseling
- VA educational benefits for service members and their spouses and dependents
- Academic advising and tutoring
- Free career coaching and employment services
- Dedicated Green Zone campus supporting military and veteran students
*Admission requirements vary by program. "GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Hear From Our Students
Stephanie Clark
B.S. in Paralegal Studies, 2020"My college career has been anything but ordinary. But after five years, two schools, two majors, a minor, and a global pandemic, I can finally say that I am a Regent graduate!"
Natasha Moore
B.S. in Criminal Justice, 2019; MPA, 2020"Regent’s Military Resource Center introduced me to a network of mentors and went the extra mile to support me."
Jonathan Holman
B.S. in Business, 2019"Regent prepared me to step into the unknown with confidence and skill."
Abbie Braswell
B.S. in Business, 2020"I visited Regent during my brother’s first semester as a graduate student, toured the gorgeous campus, and realized I was called to Regent too."
Christian Ellis
B.S. in Business, 2018; M.A. in Organizational Leadership, 2020"Proverbs 27:17 states, 'Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.' That's been my Regent experience academically and relationally. I am grateful to have grown together with such amazing people."