criminal justice studies

be the leader you know you can be. 

The demand for public safety and security professionals with superior education and training has never been greater. At UMass UWW, you can finish your bachelor's degree 100% online with a focus in criminal justice studies and position yourself for career advancement and success.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field of criminal justice, UMass UWW will help you develop the cutting-edge knowledge and skills you need for a successful career in high-demand professions such as public safety, the judiciary, corrections, policing, homeland security, victim services, or social services. 

And best of all, our flexible degree completion program gives you the opportunity to earn up to 30 credits for the learning you've gained from your life and work experience. This accelerates your degree and saves you money. 

a cutting edge education in criminal justice studies. 

You will have access to a wide range of criminal justice studies courses you need, including those offered by the nationally ranked UMass Department of Sociology covering topics such as cyber crime, criminal forensics, international organized crime, drugs, white collar crime, domestic violence, and gender, race, class and crime.  

credit for experience. outstanding support. 

The University Without Walls (UWW) is an academic major at the University of Massachusetts Amherst designed to help adults just like you complete your first bachelor's degree at a world-class public university. 

At UMass UWW, you can design your own program of study in criminal justice studies, earn up to 30 credits for the learning you've gained from your experience, and finish your degree 100% online without ever having to come to campus. Or take advantage of blended or on-campus courses.

time-tested, custom-built for adults like you.

For 40 years, UMass UWW has been serving adult students like you. We understand the daily challenges you face balancing work, family and community responsibilities, and are committed to providing flexible options and outstanding one-on-one support from your first class through graduation.

Contact us to learn why so many adults  at UMass UWW.