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Criminal Justice Degrees in Alabama - AL

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An Online Criminal Justice education in Alabama will prepare you for a career in a variety of fields whether it be law enforcement, homeland security, immigration, paralegal studies, or forensics. Start your search for criminal justice degree here!

Alabama education in the field of criminal justice has advanced significantly over the past few years incorporating classes focused on tech crimes and new break throughs in forensic science. This is an exciting time to pursue an education in criminal justice. The following schools all offer criminal justice degree programs that are fully accredited and recognized in the state of Alabama.

Many Alabama Police Officers have earned their criminal justice degree prior to attending an Alabama police academy and the majority agree that a degree in criminal justice allowed them a smoother transition into the training at the police academy as well as has made them a better police officer. An Alabama State Trooper is not required to possess a degree however, a two or four year degree will allow a state trooper to start at a higher salary on the first day of employment, so there can be significant benefits to earning your degree prior to applying for a position in the field of criminal justice. Something to also keep in mind is that the majority of Alabama police departments like their officers to pursue an advanced education at some point prior to testing for promotional opportunities. You can get yourself ahead and set yourself apart from the other officers by starting your education now.

One of the hottest and best paying criminal justice careers in Alabama is with the Alabama Department of Corrections. Learn more about becoming an Alabama Correctional Officer.

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Criminal Justice Degrees Alabama - AL

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University of Phoenix Online: University of Phoenix will prepare you for careers in the field of criminal justice throughout Alabama. University of Phoenix is the largest private university in the country and is dedicated to their students.

BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Administration of Justice and Security

Colorado Technical University Online: Earn an online criminal justice degree at your own pace from CTU. CTU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

B.S. in Criminal Justice

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Campuses in Alabama Offering Criminal Justice Programs

ITT: Curriculum offerings in Alabama, leading primarily to associate's and bachelor's degrees in criminal justice, are designed to help students begin to prepare for career opportunities in Criminal Justice and many other fields.

Campus Locations: Bessemer (Birmingham)

The University of Alabama
Department of Criminal Justice
College of Arts and Sciences
Box 870320
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0320
Email: cjdept@cj.as.ua.edu
Tel: (205) 348-7795

Gadsden State Community College
PO Box 227
Gadsden, Alabama 35902-0227
256-549-8200