Undergraduate Programs
Criminology
Bachelor of Science
From the program ranked #1 nationally (Journal of Criminal Justice Education, 22 (1) 43–66, 2011)
A bachelor's degree in criminology at FSU prepares you to be a critical thinker and problem solver in many careers. It also builds an excellent foundation of knowledge for students to pursue graduate degrees or law school.
- Get the prestige of an FSU criminology degree with the flexibility of online coursework.
- Take courses from faculty who are leaders in the field.
- No on-campus visits required.
- Receive the same diploma as on-campus students.
- Tailor your schedule to the demands of your job and family.
Designed specifically for the non-traditional student, the online program in criminology allows those who are currently working, or who are not geographically located close to campus, the flexibility to take coursework while balancing a busy schedule that can lead to the completion of a bachelor's degree.
For students who choose to pursue the criminology major, careers to consider include law enforcement officer, detective, child welfare caseworker, crime intelligence analyst, victim advocate, corporate security specialist, private investigator, and social services case manager. Find your career in criminology and criminal justice.
Admission Requirements
- Required: Complete the University's Oral Communication Competency Requirement
and the Computer Skills Competency Requirement. - Strongly recommended: A Florida community college AA degree (or the equivalent) or higher.
- Required: Complete the University's Liberal Studies requirements or the equivalent.
- Satisfy University transfer admission requirements, as detailed on the FSU Admissions website.
- Required: All students must be in good academic standing to gain admission or readmission into the program.
- To Apply: students can apply online through FSU Admissions. Please select “criminology” as the major and “distance learning” as the location.
Coursework/Program Requirements
To graduate with a major in criminology, a student must meet the following requirements:
- Complete a total of 36 semester hours in criminology.
- Make a grade of C or better in the three core courses: CCJ 2020, CCJ 3011, CCJ 4700.
- Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 and receive no more than two grades below C- in criminology coursework.
- Complete the requirements necessary to earn a minor or second major in another department or program, or complete the requirements for the internship in criminology.
- Learn more about the Internship Program in Criminology.
- Online students may earn a minor or second major through the online Interdisciplinary Social Science (ISS) program.
- Learn more about the Internship Program in Criminology
- Earn at least 27 (of the 36) semester hours in CCJ coursework directly from the College. (A maximum of 9 semester hours may be transferred into the major)
- Fulfill the CLAST requirement before being admitted to the College.
- Fulfill University requirements for the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
Please note: Fifteen (15) hours of coursework taken as an FSU non-degree seeking student can apply toward the bachelor's degree.
Fall 2011 - Summer 2012 Program Costs
Tuition and Fees (includes $105.00 per credit hour auxiliary DL fee):
- Live in Leon, Gadsden or Wakulla County (Location code 00) as a:
- Florida Resident: $297.50 per credit hour*
- Non-Florida Resident: $321.91 per credit hour*
*Add additional $20.00 per semester for mandatory Student Facilities Use Fee
- Live in Bay County (Location code 88) as a:
- Florida Resident: $265.50 per credit hour
- Non-Florida Resident: $289.57 per credit hour
- Live outside of Leon, Gadsden or Wakulla County (Location code 85) as a:
- Florida Resident: $265.50 per credit hour
- Non-Florida Resident: $289.57 per credit hour
Academic Coordinator
Meghan Wilde
Phone: (850) 645-9879
Academic Advisor
Rahila Arshad
Phone: (850) 644-6676
220 Hecht House
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1127
