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Criminal Justice Administration Degrees

Criminal justice administration degrees prepare students for professional leadership positions in the legal and criminal justice fields. Students enhance their knowledge and understanding of criminal justice taking courses in various areas of study. Examples of courses and topics covered include criminal justice and legal theory, interpretation of laws, investigation, data collection and analysis, professional practices, concepts and their application to criminal justice practice and related courses. The faculty at the schools listed below are experts in their fields, many of whom have held or currently hold leadership positions in various criminal justice agencies.

Criminal justice administration graduates pursue careers in various areas of the legal and criminal justice field as well as continue with their education at the master's level. Criminal justice administration jobs include probation and parole, corrections, law enforcement as well as positions in federal, state, county and local law enforcement and legal agencies and military positions. Learn more about career opportunities in the field of criminal justice administration in the Criminal Justice Career Center.

A variety of criminal justice administration related degree specializations exist in homeland security, forensics, crime scene investigation, criminal investigations, law enforcement, emergency management, corrections and related areas. These programs have evolved to meet the growing demands for professionals educated in specialized areas of criminal justice and law. Learn more about these criminal justice related degree programs.

A criminal justice administration degree offered online provides flexibility for working professionals and students who are unable to conveniently attend classes on campus. Course content is often identical to a campus based criminal justice administration degree program.

Criminal Justice Administration Degrees

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University of Phoenix Online: 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 Administration
BS in Organizational Security & Management
MS in Administration of Justice and Security

American InterContinental University:

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

Ashford University:

BA in Organizational Management - Criminal Justice

Chancellor University:

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

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 - Management & Administration
BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
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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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.

Utica College Online:

MS in Criminal Justice Administration
MBA in Economic Crime and Fraud Management

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