Criminal Justice Bachelor Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice will provide you with a broad understanding of the criminal justice system including cj theory, law, law enforcement, corrections, courts, the role of technology in criminal justice and forensics. A bachelor degree in criminal justice provides you with the requirements necessary for entry-level or more advanced careers in probation, the courts system, law enforcement, corrections, immigration and many other agencies. Kaplan University's criminal justice bachelor’s programs offer eleven areas of emphasis so that students can focus their education on their field of interest. Everest University Online also offers bachelor’s degrees that allow the student to focus on their area of career interest such as homeland security and paralegal studies.
A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice is right for you if you are seeking an entry-level position in the field of criminal justice or if you’re looking to advance your career in the field. Research education requirements for specific criminal justice field careers at our criminal justice career center page.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, an individual with a Bachelor's Degree earns on average over 34% more than an individual with an Associate Degree and is likely to earn over 40% more than an individual with some college or an unfinished degree.

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University of Phoenix Online: University of Phoenix can help prepare you for careers in the field of criminal justice. University of Phoenix is the largest private university in the country and is dedicated to their students.
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Administration of Justice and Security
Information Systems Security Certificate

Liberty University:
Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
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South University: Online
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Crime Scene Investigation
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Cyber Crime
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Juvenile Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement

Strayer University: Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
B.S. in Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice Administration
B.S. in Criminal Justice: Homeland Security and Emergency Management
B.S. in Criminal Justice: Homeland Security Technology
B.S. in IS: Homeland Security and Information Systems
Many other programs are offered. Contact Strayer University to learn more.

American InterContinental University:
Associates in Criminal Justice Administration
Bachelor's - Computer Forensics
BSCJ - Law Enforcement
BSCJ - Forensic Science
BSCJ - Special Populations
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Capella University:
BS in Public Safety - Criminal Justice
BS in Public Safety - Emergency Management
BS in Public Safety - Homeland Security
BS in Public Safety - Security Management
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Everest University Online :
Associate's | Bachelor's - Criminal Investigations
Associate's | Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
Associate's | Bachelor's - Homeland Security
Associate's | Bachelor's - Paralegal

Portland State University:
Bachelor's - Criminology and Criminal Justice

Rasmussen College Online:
Associate's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Associate's in Criminal Justice
AACJ - Corrections
AACJ - Crime Scene Evidence
AACJ - Law Enforcement
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
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Virginia College:
AA in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
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ITT Technical Institute: Online Criminal Justice and Information Technology Degree programs. ITT is accreditated by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). ACICS is recognized as an independent accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education and Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
AA - Computer Forensics
AA - Criminal Justice
BS - Information Systems Security
BS - Cyber Security
BS - Criminal Justice

Lincoln College Online:
BS in Criminal Justice and The Study of the Criminal Mind
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Kaplan University:
AAS in Criminal Justice
AASCJ - Corrections, Law Enforcement, Private Security
BS in Criminal Justice
BSCJ - Law Enforcement, Computer Crime, Corrections, Homeland Security...

Kaplan University: School of Legal Studies
AAS in Legal Studies
BS in Legal Studies
BS in Paralegal Studies
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Keiser University: E-Campus
AA in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Homeland Security
Master's in Criminal Justice
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Everest College Online:
Associate's | Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
Associate's - Criminal Investigations

Herzing University:
AS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Homeland Security

Colorado Technical University Online:
AS in Criminal Justice - Stonecliffe College Online
AS in Paralegal Studies
BS in Criminal Justice
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Saint Leo University:
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice

Upper Iowa University: The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. UIU offers open enrollment for their Independent Study Programs (distance learning), which means students can enroll and start taking classes anytime.
BS in Public Administration - Fire Science
BS in Public Administration - Law Enforcement
BS in Public Administration
BS in Criminal Justice

Utica College Online:
Bachelor's - Cybercrime Investigations and Security
Bachelor's - Cybersecurity- Information Assurance
Bachelor's - Economic Crime Investigation

Ashford University:
BA in Social Science - Criminal Justice
BA - Social and Criminal Justice
BA in Organizational Management - Criminal Justice
BA in Organizational Management - Public Safety
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Florida Tech University Online:
Associate's CriminalJustice
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
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Walden University Online: Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Management & Administration
BS in Criminal Justice - Computer Info Syst & Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Crime & Criminals
BS in Criminal Justice - Human Services for CJ
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Westwood College:
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Information Systems Security

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