Corrections & Juvenile Justice Studies Bachelor's Degree

EKU’s online bachelor’s degree in corrections and juvenile justice studies is one of the few in the nation devoted to adult services and juvenile justice. With a focus on offender rehabilitation and community-based programs, students are prepared to make a meaningful impact in offender treatment and prison administration. EKU’s real-world approach provides a practical education and opens the door to a variety of rewarding career opportunities.

Enhance your degree with a minor or certificate
Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits.

You can also choose from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree.

What sets our program apart?
Focusing on rehabilitation and evidence-based practices, EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as rehabilitation strategies for adults and juvenile offenders, community corrections, the juvenile justice system, criminal justice, ethics, and perspectives on crime and delinquency.

• Accelerated 8-week terms
• Courses begin 6 times per year
• Generous credit transfer policy
• Reduced tuition for active duty service members
• No campus visits required
• Law enforcement officers that have completed Kentucky's DOCJT training can receive 9 hours of college credit
• Personal advisors stay with you from application to graduation
• Free online tutoring and career services assistance
• Study anytime, from anywhere
• Dynamic, supportive learning environment

Why choose EKU?
EKU is a regionally-accredited, brick-and-mortar university that is ranked among the nation's best colleges and has been educating students for more than a century. EKU has received numerous honors, including being named one of the best online colleges in the nation and one of the most veteran-friendly campuses.