SUNY Delhi Launches Fully Online Criminal Justice Bachelors Program - 19 October 2025

DELHI — SUNY Delhi announces the launch of a fully online, direct-entry Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, expanding access for students seeking a four-year degree without relocating. Enrollment is now open for Spring and Fall 2026 semesters.

The new program allows students to enter directly into a four-year online bachelor's degree program without transferring in with an associate degree. Designed with flexibility in mind, the program is ideal for recent high school graduates, working professionals, and others who want to balance education with career or personal commitments.

"This new online program helps us meet our students where they are in their lives and careers, offering the flexibility they need to complete a degree and pursue or advance careers in policing, law, corrections, social services, security, and more," said Dr. Simon Purdy, Professor of Criminal Justice at SUNY Delhi. "Because our online classes are taught by the same experienced faculty as our campus program, students receive the same quality education in whichever format best suits their needs."

The online degree mirrors SUNY Delhi's existing on-campus Criminal Justice program, allowing students to study fully online or take a combination of online and on-campus courses. The format provides students with the ability to adapt the educational experience to their individual circumstances.

Program highlights:

Courses taught by instructors with extensive experience in the field, such as practicing attorneys, current and former law enforcement officers, and criminal justice researchers

Option to study fully online or blend online and on-campus coursework

Pathways to graduate study, including SUNY Delhi's online master's program in Criminal Justice

Exclusive 3+3 law school partnerships with Albany Law School and Western New England School of Law, enabling students to earn both a bachelor's and juris doctor degree in six years with an accelerated timeline

"SUNY Delhi is dedicated to providing innovative academic opportunities that open doors for students from all backgrounds," said Dr. Mary Bonderoff, President of SUNY Delhi. "This new online bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice expands our reach and ensures students can pursue a high-quality SUNY Delhi education while preparing for meaningful careers that serve our communities.

About SUNY Delhi's Online Programs

SUNY Delhi currently offers online degree programs in Veterinary Science Technology (AAS), Business and Technology Management (BBA), Criminal Justice (BS and MS), Culinary Arts Management (BBA), Event Management (BBA), Healthcare Management (BBA), Hotel and Restaurant Management (BBA), Human Resource Management (BBA), Nursing: RN-to-BSN, Nursing Administration (MS), and Nursing Education (MS), and Criminal Justice (MS). SUNY Delhi also offers post-graduate certificates in Nursing Administration and Nursing Education.

Online classes are available at the start of the on-campus term each fall, winter, and spring semester, and can be completed either full-time or part-time at a self-directed pace. SUNY Delhi's online students have access to extensive support services such as tutoring, library resources, discussion forums, academic advisement, and career development assistance. To learn more, please visit www.delhi.edu/academics/online.