Crime and Criminals
As crime continues to plague large cities and small communities throughout the world, the need for criminal investigators continues to grow.
In this concentration, you will study criminal theories and behavior, and you will discover the proper way to conduct a criminal investigation. Areas of study include
- Assessing a crime scene
- Handling witnesses, suspects, and informants
- Administering surveillance techniques
The world of drugs, gangs, and organized crime will be explored, along with the impact of these group activities on crime and policing.
Consider this concentration if you are interested in exploring the world of gangs and organized crime units and task forces. Or consider it if you may be interested in working as a crime scene investigator, criminologist, researcher, or detective.
Completion Requirements
- 181 total credit hours
- Foundation course (1 cr.)
- General education courses (45 cr.)
- Core courses (40 cr.)
- Concentration courses (15 cr.)
- Elective courses (75 cr.)
- Capstone course (5 cr.)
Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Students may be eligible to transfer up to 135 credits. At least 45 credits (including specific courses) must be completed at Walden.
Foundation Course (1 cr.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| WLDN 1000 | Dynamics of Walden Success: Learning Lab | 1 |
Core Courses (40 cr.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
CRJS 1001  |
Contemporary Criminal Justice Systems | 5 |
| CRJS 2001 |
Criminology and Social Control | 5 |
| CRJS 2002 |
Juvenile Delinquency and Justice | 5 |
| CRJS 2003 |
Criminal Law | 5 |
| CRJS 3001 |
Corrections | 5 |
| CRJS 3002 |
Courts and Judicial Process | 5 |
| CRJS 3003 |
Law Enforcement | 5 |
| CRJS 3004 | Data Analysis for the Criminal Justice Professional | 5 |
Concentration Courses (15 cr.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| CRJS 4101 |
Criminal Evidence and Investigation | 5 |
| CRJS 4102 |
The Criminal Mind | 5 |
| CRJS 4103 |
Drugs, Gangs, and Organized Crime | 5 |
Elective Courses (75 cr.)
Choose 15 additional electives (75 cr.) from any B.S. in Criminal Justice concentration or from the general education courses, or from concentration courses in any of our bachelor's programs.
Capstone Course (5 cr.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| CJRS 4150 |
Capstone: International Justice and Human Rights | 5 |
For assistance in deciding which online degree concentration fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.
