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An associate degree in criminal justice is a career oriented degree program and employers in the criminal justice field like this. Students are educated and trained in what they will actually be doing once they graduate. Graduates of criminal justice associate degree programs commonly enter the professions listed below.

*These careers are just a sample of the many career choices available to those with an associate degree and in some cases the profession may require additional education. Browse our Criminal Justice Career Center to research these and other jobs in the field of criminal justice.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for paralegal's is projected to grow much faster than the average through 2014. This is a hot field to get into and it only takes an associate degree in paralegal studies to get your career started!

According to the 2006 Current Population Survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals with an associate degree earn a median salary of $721 a week compared to those holding only a high school diploma who earn a median of $595 a week. Unemployment rates were also reported lower for those holding an associate degree versus those with a only a high school diploma. As you can see education pays and to top it off, an associate degree in criminal justice or related field can be completed in 18 to 36 months.

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University of Phoenix: University of Phoenix has a long history of providing quality education in the field of criminal justice. The associate degree in criminal justice is designed to prepare students for jobs in the field of criminal justice upon graduation as well as build on principles that will transfer over to the bachelor degree program. Request information from University of Phoenix's Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Program today.

A.S. in Criminal Justice
B.S. in Criminal Justice

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American InterContinental University: The AIU associate degree in criminal justice teaches the fundamentals of business with a concentration in criminal justice administration. This degree prepares students for jobs such as security coordinator, peace officer trainee and related careers where business and criminal justice knowledge are required. The BSCJ Special Populations degree is a completion program for those individuals with prior criminal justice education and experience that would like to advance their career and education. Request free program information today.

Associate's in Criminal Justice Administration
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice Special Populations

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Colorado Technical University: The CTU ASCJ degree prepares students for the fast growing field of criminal justice. Course work provides a foundation of skills, including law enforcement, the court system, law, corrections, parole, juvenile justice system and much more. Click on a program to request free information. Classes enrolling now.

A.S. Criminal in Justice
B.S. in Criminal Justice

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Florida Tech University Online:

AA in Criminal Justice
BA in Criminal Justice

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Kaplan University: School of Criminal Justice

AAS in Criminal Justice
AASCJ - Corrections, Law Enforcement, Private Security
BS in Criminal Justice
BSCJ - Law Enforcement, Computer Crime, Corrections, Homeland Security...

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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

Associate's in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Homeland Security
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, and Paralegal Studies

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Liberty University:

Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

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Northwestern College Online:

AA in Criminal Justice

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Strayer University: Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

A.A. in Criminal Justice
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

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Virginia College Online:

AS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice

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Herzing University:

AS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Homeland Security

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