Criminal Justice Schools in New York

Choosing a school that offers the right criminal justice program to fit your needs can be a daunting task. There are many colleges and universities in New York to choose from. Take the time to research the criminal justice degrees offered at these schools, but also research the various criminal justice related programs such as a homeland security degree or a paralegal degree. This is an important step in your life and the more information you can gather the better off you'll be.

Criminal Justice Careers in New York

A Criminal Justice education will prepare you for a career in a variety of fields whether it be law enforcement, homeland security, immigration, paralegal studies, Law or forensics. One of the best paying and most competitive criminal justice careers in New York is as a correctional officer. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), New York has the second highest concentration of correctional officers in the United States. The BLS also reports that correctional officers salaries in New York are the fourth highest in the United States at a mean of annual wage of $48,170. Click here to learn more about becoming a corrections officer. Learn more about different criminal justice careers by visiting our criminal justice career resource page. Another prestigious and exciting criminal justice career is with the New York Police and they are recruiting candidates with college degrees.

Online Criminal Justice Colleges in New York

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starLiberty 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.

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

University of Phoenix: University of Phoenix can help prepare you for careers in the field of criminal justice throughout New York. University of Phoenix is the largest private university in the country and is dedicated to their students.

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Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Administration of Justice and Security
Information Systems Security Certificate

starWalden 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.

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

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Anna Maria College:

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

Ashford University:

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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.

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Master's - Criminal Justice

Bowling Green State University:

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Master's in CJ

Berkeley College Online:

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

Capella University:

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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:

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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:

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Online Master of Negotiation and Dispute Resolution - International Concentration

Eastern Kentucky University:

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

Globe University:

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

Kaplan University:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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Bachelor of Science in CJ

Minnesota School of Business Online:

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

Northwestern College:

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AA in Criminal Justice

Portland State University:

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Bachelor's in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Post University Online:

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

Saint Joseph's University Online:

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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

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Bachelor's in Homeland Security

Strayer University Online:

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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:

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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:

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Master's in Criminal Justice

Virginia College: Virginia College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), which is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. Virginia College is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

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

Westwood College Online:

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Associate Degree - Paralegal
Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice

Campus Based Criminal Justice Schools in New York

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Berkeley College:

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

Briarcliffe College:

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

Bryant & Stratton College:

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

Elmira Business Institute:

Programs Offered: Certificate | Law Office Support

Everest Institute:

Programs Offered: Associate's | Criminal Justice, Paralegal

Buffalo State College
Criminal Justice Department
Cleveland Hall 204
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
716-878-5601

City University of New York
365 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10016-4309
212-237-8419

University at Albany - SUNY
School of Criminal Justice
135 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
518-442-3300

Iona College
School of Arts and Science
Office of Graduate Studies
715 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801
800-231-IONA

John Jay College of Criminal Justice - CUNY
445 West 59th St
Suite 4260
New York, NY 10019
212-237-8863



New York University
Institute of Paralegal Studies
11 W. 42nd Street
Rm 429
New York, NY 10036-8083
212-790-1320



Niagara University
Criminal Justice Department
Timon Hall
Niagara, NY 14109
716-286-8080

Onondaga Community College
Criminal Justice Department
4941 Onondaga Road
Syracuse, NY 13215
315-498-2622

Rochester Institute of Technology
Department of Criminal Justice
93 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5603
716-475-2432



State University of New York - Plattsburgh
Criminal Justice Department
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
518-564-2000

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