Criminal Justice Programs at The American Women's College of Bay Path University

Are you considering going back to school to earn your degree in Criminal Justice Studies or Offender Rehabilitation & Victim Advocacy? At Bay Path University, we make it easy for women like you to go back to school and earn their college degree entirely online through The American Women's College. 

B.S. in Criminal Justice Studies

As a Criminal Justice Studies student at The American Women's College, you will gain the advanced skills you need to analyze and solve real-life criminal justice problems.

You'll learn to examine criminal behaviors along with society’s prevention methods and responses. You'll come to understand the historical, political and social context of women in the criminal justice system. And you will learn how to manage, lead and evaluate organizational goals and ethical standards.

This major will prepare you for success in the fields of homeland security, emergency management, law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, social support, and juvenile justice.  

B.S. in Offender Rehabilitation & Victim Advocacy

As a student of Offender Rehabilitation & Victim Advocacy at The American Women's College, you will gain the advanced skills you need to help protect vulnerable women, children and families affected by the criminal justice system.

In the program, you will gain experience researching the most effective safety protocols and community social services. You'll practice assisting clients with court statements and appearances. You will learn to evaluate real-life cases, and determine and apply best practices. And you'll investigate the ethical implications of working with victims and those incarcerated in women’s jails, prisons and juvenile facilities.

Why The American Women's College?

• Full- or part-time enrollment options
• Asynchronous classes, meaning you never have to log in at specific times or on specific days
• Accelerated 6-week sessions that allow you to earn your degree in 1 to 3 ½ years
• Six different start dates per year to fit your busy schedule
• The option to transfer in up to 90 credits—even those earned years ago—and to get college credit for prior learning through work, volunteer or military service
• Our unique Bay Path environment with highly supportive faculty, advisers and peers
• Optional on-ground classes if you live close to one of our two locations in Massachusetts

Fill out the form on the right to find out how you can join the many women working together to earn their undergraduate degree at The American Women's College Online of Bay Path University. We look forward to getting to know you better!