Criminal Justice Degree Programs

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A criminal justice degree has become one of the most popular degree programs in the United States due to the vast number of career opportunities that fall under this umbrella. A degree in this field provides a foundation for many different facets of law and criminal justice. In general, courses that you will take toward earning a degree will include: corrections, criminal law and procedure, research methods, criminological theory, statistics, criminology and other related courses. There are different levels of degrees, but generally, once a degree in criminal justice is completed the student should have a solid understanding of the how law enforcement, laws, courts, and correctional institutions all work together.

An associate degree in criminal justice is the most popular of all associate degrees earned in the United States as of October, 2007. The reason this is such a popular degree is that most law enforcement agencies now require some college credit to be considered for employment. In fact, 50% of law enforcement officers now hold an associate or bachelor degree of some sort.

Criminal Justice Degrees by Level

Associate Degrees
Bachelor Degrees
Master Degrees
Doctoral Degrees

What can you do with a Degree in Criminal Justice?

A CJ Degree will prepare you for a career in a variety of fields including, law enforcement, police officer , homeland security, immigration, paralegal studies, forensics, private security and more. Explore our criminal justice career center section for more career opportunities for criminal justice degree graduates.

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Criminal Justice Degrees

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starLiberty University Online: Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The Online Education Database has ranked Liberty University among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row.

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Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in 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.

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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
MPA - Homeland Security and Policy Coordination
PhD in Public Policy - Homeland Security

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starUniversity of Phoenix: University of Phoenix will help thoroughly 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.

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Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Organizational Security & Management
MS in Administration of Justice and Security
Information Systems Security Certificate

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Virginia College: Virginia College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), which is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. Virginia College is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

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AA in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

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American InterContinental University:

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Associates in Criminal Justice Administration
BSCJ - Law Enforcement
BSCJ - Forensic Science
BSCJ - Special Populations

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Ashford University:

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BA in Fire Science Administration
BA in Insurance and Risk Management
BA in Law Enforcement Administration
BA in Criminal Justice

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BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Public Safety - Emergency Management
MS in Criminal Justice
MS in Public Safety - Emergency Management
MS in Public Safety Leadership
PhD Programs - Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, and Public Safety Leadership

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Colorado Technical University Online:

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AS in Criminal Justice - Stonecliffe College Online
AS in Paralegal Studies
BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Management - Criminal Justice

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Devry University Online: DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, which is an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Deaprtment of Education.

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Bachelor of Technical Management - Criminal Justice

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Lincoln College Online:

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BS in Criminal Justice and The Study of the Criminal Mind

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Kaplan University:

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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 Criminal Justice

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Master of Science in Criminal Justice
MSCJ - Corrections
MSCJ - Global Issues in Criminal Justice
MSCJ - Law
MSCJ - Leadership and Executive Management

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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.

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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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Florida Tech Universtiy Online:

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AA in Criminal Justice
BA in Criminal Justice

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National American University:

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A.A.S. - Criminal Justice
B.S. - Criminal Justice

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Boston University: (Online Program)

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Master's - Criminal Justice

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Abilene Christian University: Abilene (Online Programs)

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Master's in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation
Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution

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Bowling Green State University:

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Master's in Criminal Justice

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Indiana Business College:

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AA in Criminal Justice

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Keiser University:

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AA in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Homeland Security
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Legal Studies
Master's in Criminal Justice

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Minnesota School of Business Online:

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

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Northwestern College Online:

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AA in Criminal Justice

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Norwich University:

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Master of Arts in Diplomacy
Master of Justice Administration
Master of Public Administration

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Portland State University:

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Bachelor's in Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Rasmussen College Online: Locations throughout the Country - Offering Online Programs

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Certificate - Police Officer Education
Associate's in Accounting - Financial Investigation
Associate's Criminal Justice
Associate's Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's Criminal Justice

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South University: Online Learning

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Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Legal Studies
Master's Criminal Justice

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University of Cincinnati: Online

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Master's Criminal Justice ( 1 year and 2 year programs)

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University of the Rockies:

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Master of Arts in Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies
Doctor of Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies

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Utica College Online:

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Certificate in Financial Crimes Investigator
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity - Cybercrime Investigations and Forensics
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity - Information Assurance
Bachelor's in Economic Crime Investigation
MS in Criminal Justice Administration
MBA in Economic Crime and Fraud Management

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Villanova University: Online

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Advanced IS Security Management
Certificate in IS Security - Essentials of IS Security
Master's Certificate - IS Security
Master's Certificate - Information Security Management
Mastering IS Security Plus

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Central Pennsylvania College:

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

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National American University:

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Associate's in Criminal Justice (Online)
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice (Online)

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RETS College:

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Associate's in Criminal Justice (Online)

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Tri-State Business Institute:

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Diploma in Criminal Justice

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Virginia College:

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Master's in Criminal Justice (Online)
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice (Online)
Associate's in Criminal Justice (Online)

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Westwood College:

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Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

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Campus Based Criminal Justice Degrees

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Allied Medical & Technical Institute:

Diploma in Criminal Justice

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Forty Fort, PA

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Beckfield College:

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

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Florence, KY
Tri-County, OH

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Bohecker College:

Associate's in Criminal Justice

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Ravenna, OH

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Central Pennsylvania College:

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

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Harrisburg, PA

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Charter College:

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

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Anchorage, AK

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Daymar College:

Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice Administration
Diploma in Criminal Justice

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Chillicothe, OH
Jackson, OH
Lancaster, OH
Louisville South, KY
New Boston, OH
Newport, KY
Owensboro, KY
Paducah, KY

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Daymar Institute:

Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice Administration
Diploma in Criminal Justice

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Clarksville, TN
Murfreesboro, TN
Nashville, TN

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Lincoln College of New England:

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

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Southington, CT

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Lincoln Technical Institute:

Criminal Justice

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Lowell (Northern MA/NH), MA
Somerville (Boston Area), MA

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National American University:

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

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Albuquerque, NM
Colorado Springs, CO
Independence, MO
Kansas City (Northland), MO
Minnetonka, MN
Rapid City, SD
Rio Rancho, NM
Sioux Falls, SD
Watertown, SD

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National Institute of Technology:

Associate's in Criminal Justice
Diploma in Criminal Justice

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Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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Santa Barbara Business College:

Associate's in Criminal Justice

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Bakersfield, CA
Palm Desert, CA
Santa Maria, CA
Ventura, CA

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Southwestern College:

Criminal Justice

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Dayton, OH
Franklin, OH
Northern Kentucky (Florence), KY
Tri-County (Cincinnati), OH
Vine Street (Cincinnati), OH

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United Education Institute:

Criminal Justice

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Chula Vista, CA
El Monte, CA
Huntington Park, CA
San Diego, CA
Van Nuys, CA

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Vatterott College:

Associate's in Criminal Justice

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Tulsa, OK

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Virginia College:

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

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Biloxi, MS
Birmingham, AL
Huntsville, AL

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Virginia College School of Business and Health:

Associate's in Criminal Justice

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Chattanooga, TN

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Westwood College:

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

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Anaheim, CA
Atlanta Midtown, GA
Atlanta Northlake, GA
Chicago DuPage, IL
Chicago Loop, IL
Chicago O'Hare Airport, IL
Chicago River Oaks, IL
Denver North, CO
Denver South, CO
Inland Empire, CA
Los Angeles, CA
South Bay, CA
Virginia Annandale, VA
Virginia Arlington Ballston, VA

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