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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 Louisiana 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.

Online Criminal Justice Schools in Louisiana

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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

Campus Based Schools in Louisiana Offering Criminal Justice Programs

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University of Phoenix:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Metairie, and Bossier City.

Career Technical College:

Programs Offered: Associate's | Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Shreveport, Monroe

Herzing College:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Legal Studies

Click a Location to Request Program Information => New Orleans

Remington College:

Programs Offered: Associate's | Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Shreveport

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

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