Portland State University Online Highlights
- Online degree offered by campus-based Portland State University
- Designed for completion within two years for working adults
- Online degree equivalent to on-campus degree
- Virtual Classroom learning platform
- Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities
About Portland State University Online
Founded in 1946, Portland State University (PSU) is the only state university in Oregon. Its online distance learning programs are self-paced, allowing participants complete scheduling flexibility. The online program targets both college students and working professionals teaching them the skills necessary to succeed in the criminal justice field. The curriculum is designed so that working adults can complete this degree in as little as two years.
The University's Blackboard course management system delivers the courses online. Blackboard creates a virtual classroom by bringing course materials, assignments and discussions to the web.
Portland State University Online Academic Programs
Portland State is featuring its online Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice degree. This program is structured to encourage diversity and expression of opinion by urging participants to learn through debate. Sessions are set up to argue some of the most controversial issues facing today's society. The school awards the same bachelor degree to both traditional campus and distance learning graduates.
Coursework covers: Criminology and Criminal Justice; Policing in America; Corrections; Theories of Crime; Crime Control; Justice, Law and Reasoning; Geographic and Mapping of Crimes; Drug Education; and more.
Learning at Portland State University Online
PSU's virtual classroom is designed to enhance the interaction between students and faculty.
- Engagement through multimedia presentations, readings, discussion sessions, online assignments and peer and professional support systems.
- Curriculum online matches the curriculum on campus
- Students can learn and study anywhere at anytime
Faculty
University educators regularly contribute scholarly works that become a reference resource for industry professionals. Instructors and course facilitators are criminology and criminal justice professionals.
Student Life
Class completion is done at the student's convenience at their own pace, in the location of their choice. The tight knit learning community enhances peer, facilitator and instructor interaction and support.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Applications are accepted four times a year. Applicants must have 60 quarter credit hours of transferable college work and a 2.25 GPA or higher. PSU's Enrollment Advisors will answer questions and guide prospective students through the application process.
Students are urged to apply for financial assistance which may come in the form of grants, work-study, scholarships or loans. Applicants should start the process by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form online.
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