Criminal Justice Degrees and Programs

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Criminal justice degrees have become very popular in the United States because of the many career opportunities they prepare you for. A degree in criminal justice provides a foundation for many different facets of law enforcement and criminal justice. You will take courses on such subjects as corrections, criminal law and procedure, research methods, crime theory, statistics, criminology, and other related topics. There are different degree levels to choose from, but once you finish your criminal justice degree, you will have a solid understanding of how law enforcement, the court system and correctional institutions all work together to create our system of criminal justice.

An associate's degree in criminal justice is the most popular of all associate degrees earned in the United States. One of the reasons this is such a popular degree is that many law enforcement agencies now require some college credit to be considered for employment. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, many entry-level applicants for police jobs have completed some college courses and many are college graduates. To work for the federal government, you'll need a bachelor's degree, related work experience, or a combination of the two.

Criminal Justice Degrees by Level

What can you do with a Criminal Justice Degree?

Criminal justice degrees prepare you for careers in a variety of fields including, law enforcement, police officer, Homeland Security, immigration, paralegal, forensics, private security and more. Explore our criminal justice career center to learn about more career opportunities for criminal justice degree graduates.

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Criminal Justice Degrees

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Liberty 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.

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

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

University 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.

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

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).

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

American InterContinental University:

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

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Ashford University:

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

Capella University:

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:

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

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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...

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Kaplan University: School of Criminal Justice

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.

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

Many other programs are offered. Contact Strayer University to learn more.

National American University:

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

Boston University: (Online Program)

Master's - Criminal Justice

Abilene Christian University: Abilene (Online Programs)

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

Bowling Green State University:

Master's in Criminal Justice

Keiser University:

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:

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

Northwestern College Online:

AA in Criminal Justice

Norwich University:

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

Portland State University:

Bachelor's in Criminology and Criminal Justice

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

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

South University: Online Learning

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

University of Cincinnati: Online

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

Utica College Online:

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

Villanova University: Online

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

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

National American University:

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

RETS College:

Associate's in Criminal Justice (Online)

Tri-State Business Institute:

Diploma in Criminal Justice

Virginia College:

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

Westwood College:

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice