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When you are trying to select which university in Kentucky that you want to attend, it is important to find out as much information as you can about the different programs that are offered. This site focuses primarily on Criminal Justice Degrees and closely related Degree Programs and serves as a free education resource for you to help you select the right school. Whether you decide to attend a campus based university in Kentucky or one of our flexible, online schools, it is important to know that all of the universities listed are fully accredited by the state of Kentucky.

Online Schools have become increasingly popular, particularly due to their flexibility for working adults. These online schools offer fully accredited criminal justice degree programs that can be completed on your own time at home and often at a much faster pace than some of the traditional campus based programs.

Many criminal justice graduates from these online and campus based schools in Kentucky move on to work for the state of Kentucky in some capacity. One common pathway is to find a job in Kentucky law enforcement. After graduation, many students apply and are selected to attend the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Center. Whether you want to be a city or county police officer, a sheriff, a law enforcement telecommunicator, work for alcoholic beverage control, mining reclamation, or several other Kentucky state and federal agencies, at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Center, you will receive enhanced law enforcement training that builds on the skills and education that you have acquired while attending a university.

Many graduates from these online criminal justice schools have reported that their degrees gave them a definite advantage when being selected for a Kentucky federal or state agency job. It is also common knowledge that an advanced criminal justice degree will often increase your base salary and of course your future career advancement potential.

Online Criminal Justice Degrees in Kentucky

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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

University of Phoenix Online: University of Phoenix will prepare you for careers in the field of criminal justice wherever you choose to reside. 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
MS in Administration of Justice and Security
Information Systems Security Certificate

Walden University Online: Regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, which is one of six accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

B.S. in CJ - Homeland Security
B.S. in CJ - Management & Administration
B.S. in CJ - Crime and Criminals
B.S. in CJ - Information Systems Security
M.I.S.M. - Enterprise Information Security
M.P.A. - Homeland Security, Law and Public Policy, or Local Government Mgmt
M.S. in Psychology - Terrorism & Security or Crisis Mgmt and Response
Ph.D. in Human Services - CJ
Ph.D. in Public Policy & Admin - CJ, Homeland Security Policy, or Public Safety Mgmt

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American InterContinental University:

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

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Anna Maria College:

Bachelor's in Fire Science
Master's in Emergency Management
Master's in Fire Science

Ashford University:

BA in Social Science - CJ
BA in Organizational Management - CJ
BA in Organizational Management - Public Safety

Boston University: Well known and respected in the law enforcement community as a top tier master's education. Many federal, city, county, and state law enforcement professionals have earned their master's degree from Boston University.

Master's - Criminal Justice

Bowling Green State University:

Master's in CJ

Berkeley College Online:

Associate's in Justice Studies - CJ
Bachelor's in Justice Studies - CJ

Briarwood College:

Associate's in Paralegal
Associate's in CJ
Bachelor's in CJ

Bryant & Stratton College:

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

Capella University:

BS in Public Safety - CJ
BS in Public Safety - Emergency Management
BS in Public Safety - Homeland Security
MS in Public Safety - CJ, Emergency Management, or Leadership
PhD Programs - CJ, Emergency Management, and Public Safety Leadership

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Colorado Technical University Online:

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

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Creighton University:

Online Master of Negotiation and Dispute Resolution - International Concentration

Devry University:

Bachelor of Technical Management - CJ

Drexel University:

BS in Criminal Justice (Online)

Eastern Kentucky University:

Bachelor's in Corrections and Juvenile Justice Studies
Master's in Correctional/Juvenile Justice Studies

Everest College Phoenix Online :

Associate's in Criminal Investigations
AA in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

Everest University Online:

Associate's in Criminal Investigations
Associate's in Homeland Security
Associate's in CJ
Associate's in Paralegal
Bachelor's in Homeland Security
Bachelor's in CJ
Bachelor's in Paralegal

Globe University:

Certificate in Paralegal
Associate's in CJ
Associate's in Paralegal
Bachelor's in CJ
Bachelor's in Paralegal

Kaplan University:

Certificate - Crime Scene Technician
Certificate - Management and Supervision
AAS in CJ
AAS in Fire Science
Bachelor's in - CJ, Corrections, Computer Crime, Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Psychology, Homeland Security, Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement, CJ Administration and Management, Fire & Emergency Management, Fire Science, International & Comparative CJ

Keiser University:

Associate's 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

Lincoln College Online:

B.S. in Criminal Justice and the Study of the Criminal Mind
B.S in Information Management and Security

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Miller-Motte College Online:

Bachelor of Science in CJ

Minnesota School of Business Online:

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

Northwestern College:

AA in Criminal Justice

Portland State University:

Bachelor's in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Post University Online:

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Legal Studies

Rasmussen College Online:

Associate's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Associate's in Criminal Justice
AACJ - Corrections
AACJ - Crime Scene Evidence
AACJ - Law Enforcement
Associate's in Accounting - Financial Investigation
Associate's - Paralegal
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Certificate - Police Officer Education

Regis University:

Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Master of Nonprofit Management
Master of Science in Criminology

Saint Joseph's University Online:

Certificate in Behavior Analysis
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Science in CJ - Behavior Analysis Specialization
Master of Science in CJ - Homeland Security Specialization

Saint Leo University: Distance Learning

Bachelor's in Homeland Security

South University Online:

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Cyber Crime
Bachelor's CJ - Juvenile Justice
Bachelor's CJ - Crime Scene Investigation
Bachelor's CJ - Law Enforcement
Master's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Master's in CJ - Corrections
Master's in CJ - Cyber Crime

Strayer University Online:

Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Business Administration - Legal Studies
Bachelor's Criminal Justice - Computer Security & Forensics
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice Administration
Bachelor's - Homeland Security & Administration
Bachelor's - Homeland Security Technology

Tiffin University:

Bachelor of Criminal Justice - Justice Administration
Master's - Crime Analysis
Master's - Criminal Behavior
Master's - Homeland Security Administration
Master's - Justice Administration

University of Cincinnati:

Master's in Criminal Justice

University of the Rockies - Online:

Master's of Arts in Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies
Doctor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies

Upper Iowa University:

BS in Criminal Justice

Utica College:

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity - Cybercrime Investigations & Forensics
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity - Information Assurance
Bachelor's in Economic Crime Investigation
Executive Master's in Economic Crime Management
MBA in Fraud Management
M.P.A. - Homeland Security, Law and Public Policy, or Local Government Mgmt
MS in Criminal Justice Administration - Planning and Leadership

Virginia College:

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

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Westwood College Online:

Associate Degree - Paralegal
Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice

Schools Offering On-Campus Criminal Justice Programs in Kentucky

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Beckfield College:

Programs Offered: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's | Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Florence

Brown Mackie College:

Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's | Criminal Justice, Paralegal, Paralegal Assistant

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Northern Kentucky, Louisville, Hopkinsville

Daymar College:

Programs Offered: Diploma | Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Louisville, Newport, Owensboro, Paducah

Draughons College:

Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's | Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Bowling Green

Eastern Kentucky University:

Programs Offered: Bachelor's, Master's | Corrections & Juvenile Justice Studies

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Online

Louisville Technical Institute:

Programs Offered: Associate's | Computer Network Security / Forensics

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Louisville

Southwestern College:

Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's | Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Northern Kentucky (Florence)

Strayer University: Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Not all programs are available at every campus, however all programs are offered online.

Programs Offered: Associates, Bachelor's, Master's | Business Admin, Criminal Justice, Computer Security, Emergency Mgmt, Homeland Security/Tech, Forensics, Legal Studies

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Online, Lexington, Louisville

Sullivan University :

Programs Offered: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's | Legal Administration, Paralegal Studies, Public Safety Administration

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Lexington and Louisville

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