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Criminal Justice Schools in Louisiana

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The goal of a criminal justice education is to promote professionalism in all fields of law enforcement and emergency management as well as ethical conduct and higher education. Opportunities in the field of criminal justice and law enforcement in Louisiana are plentiful and a degree in criminal justice or related field will prepare you for the many exciting opportunities awaiting you.

According to the Bureau of Labor statistics Lousiana has the highest concentration of correctional officers in the entire country. There are 9,140 correctional officers in the state of Louisiana making a mean hourly wage of $11.96. This is a competitive and fast growing career in the state of Louisiana, primarily because of the high wages paid, benefits and the promotional possibilities. Many correctional officers go onto careers in other areas of law enforcement. A correctional officer background will open many doors in your future. Earning a degree in criminal justice will definitely set you apart from the competition. Many correctional officers have commented on the fact that an education makes them better at their career. Click here to learn more about becoming a corrections officer.

Featured Criminal Justice Schools in Louisiana

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University of Phoenix Online:

AS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Administration of Justice and Security

Louisiana Campus Locations: Baton Rouge, Metairie, Lafayette

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Colorado Technical University Online: An online degree allows you to earn a degree without interupting your career or life, so if you are in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Kenner, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, New Iberia or another location in Louisiana, there is an opportunity for you. CTU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

A.S. in Criminal Justice
B.S. in Criminal Justice
M.S. in Criminal Justice

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Kaplan University:

AAS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
Advanced BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
MS in Criminal Justice

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Campus Based Schools in Louisiana offering Criminal Justice Degree Programs

ITT: Curriculum offerings in Louisiana, for associate's and bachelor's degrees in criminal justice. Request information from the Louisiana Campus today.

Louisiana Campus Locations: St. Rose (New Orleans)

Louisiana State University
Department of History & Social Sciences (Criminal Justice Department)
Bronson Hall, Room 439
(318) 797-5337

Tulane University
Room 125
Gibson Hall
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-865-5555

University of Louisiana - Lafayette
Criminal Justice Department
P.O. Box 41652
Layfette, LA 70504
337-482-6540