# Online criminal justice courses Take criminal justice courses with our faculty who are also leaders in the criminal justice systems. They are captains, lieutenants, safety directors, sheriffs, judges, wardens and more, who share their working knowledge of how local, state and federal law enforcement, judicial and correctional agencies interact with the criminal justice system. Online checkout process Frequent start dates 5-6 week courses ## Find your criminal justice courses [Learn about Cost of Attendance (COA)](/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance.html#course) ## Interested in earning a degree or certificate? [Find a program](/online-degrees/find-your-program.html) ## Why take criminal justice courses with us? Whether you’re looking to learn more about the criminal justice system, or an interesting topic to meet your general education requirement, our courses can help you meet your needs in 5-6 weeks each. Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at 866-354-1800 Build foundational knowledge Choose from criminal justice classes that provide a look into key topics such as criminology, corrections, ethics, forensics, juvenile justice systems and the courts system. Understand a complex system better The criminal justice system requires the cooperation of many agencies and organizations in order to operate effectively. Understanding how this complicated system works is a crucial component to understanding how society functions. Get affordable pricing Our prices are competitive and fixed. And, if this course can help you in the workplace, check to see if your employer will cover you for it. ## BUILD TOWARD SOMETHING BIGGER ## Consider an undergraduate degree If you like the way these criminal justice courses fit into your busy life or help you bring new skills to your job, check with an enrollment representative to see if you can apply them toward one of these degree programs. ### Bachelor degree #### Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration [Get the details](/online-criminal-justice-degrees/criminal-justice-administration-bachelors-degree.html) ### associate's degree #### Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice [Get the details](/online-criminal-justice-degrees/criminal-justice-associate-degree.html) ## Frequently asked questions Expand AllCollapse All ### What are criminal justice courses like at University of Phoenix? You’ll take 5-6 week courses in topics that include an introduction to the criminal justice process to more in-depth subjects like criminology, victimology, criminal law and more. ### Are these courses transferrable? Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at [866-354-1800](tel:8663541800) ### Is University of Phoenix accredited? We’ve been[accredited](/about/accreditation.html)by the Higher Learning Commission ([hlcommission.org](https://www.hlcommission.org/)) for more than 40 years. --- ## Get your course transcript After you’ve completed your courses, you can request your official transcripts be sent directly to you or your school of choice. [Request transcripts](/student-resources/transcripts.html) Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at[(866) 354-1800](tel:8663541800). --- ### Interested in learning more about our courses? Have questions about our criminal justice courses? Speak with an enrollment representative. [Call us: 866-354-1800](tel:18663541800) Need help now? Connect with an enrollment representative right away. ## Browse criminal justice articles - [Criminal Justice vs Criminology](/articles/criminal-justice/criminal-justice-vs-criminology) — Online Degrees | February 09, 2026 • 6 Minutes - [What Is Victimology?](/articles/criminal-justice/what-is-victimology) — Online Degrees | December 12, 2025 • 8 minutes - [What’s a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice](/articles/criminal-justice/what-is-a-bachelors-degree-in-criminal-justice) — Online Degrees | October 13, 2025 • 5 minutes Load More...