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Schools Offering Criminal Justice Degrees in Tennessee TN
You will find that, like other states, the criminal justice programs offered at colleges and universities in Tennessee provide a multidisciplinary approach, which will culminate in an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD. Here you can research the various levels of degrees and a sampling of the careers that each degree can prepare you for.
Tennessee Criminal Justice Degrees by Level and Specialization
Paralegal Studies
Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Criminal Justice
PhD in Criminal Justice
Homeland Security Degrees
Forensic Psychology Degrees
"University of Phoenix has emerged as one of the Nation's leaders in criminal justice education. University of Phoenix now has campuses located in Tennessee as well as online programs. Click here to request information from one of these campuses." Editor's Note
CJ Careers in Tennessee
The multidisciplinary nature of a degree in criminal justice allows students a wide range of career options. There are specializations in pre-law that will prepare students for the challenges of law school and practicing law. Other specializations prepare students for law enforcement, court administration, parole and probation careers and many others. Criminal justice degree programs also prepare students for careers outside the field of criminal justice, such as social work and counseling.
The state of Tennessee and the U.S. Government are the largest employers in Tennessee and many graduates of criminal justice programs in Tennessee find employment with state and federal government agencies, including the FBI, US Marshals, state police, highway patrol, the Department of Corrections and many other areas. The future is bright for those educated in criminal justice and the Bureau of Labor Statistic projects that job growth in criminal justice and related careers are projected to continue to grow.
Online Criminal Justice Schools in Tennessee
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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: University of Phoenix can help 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.P.A. - Homeland Security, Law and Public Policy, or Local Government Mgmt
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American InterContinental University:
Associates in Criminal Justice Administration
BSCJ - Law Enforcement
BSCJ - Forensic Science
BSCJ - Special Populations
Request free information from AIU to learn more about these programs.
Bachelor's in Fire Science
Master's in Emergency Management
Master's in Fire Science
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
Associate's in Justice Studies - CJ
Bachelor's in Justice Studies - CJ
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
Request free information from Capella University to learn more.
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
Request free information from CTU Online to learn more about their programs.
Online Master of Negotiation and Dispute Resolution - International Concentration
Bachelor's in Corrections and Juvenile Justice Studies
Master's in Correctional/Juvenile Justice Studies
Certificate in Paralegal
Associate's in CJ
Associate's in Paralegal
Bachelor's in CJ
Bachelor's in Paralegal
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
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
B.S. in Criminal Justice and the Study of the Criminal Mind
B.S in Information Management and Security
Request free information from Lincoln College to learn more about these programs.
Bachelor of Science in CJ
Minnesota School of Business Online:
Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
AA in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Legal Studies
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
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
Bachelor of Criminal Justice - Justice Administration
Master's - Crime Analysis
Master's - Criminal Behavior
Master's - Homeland Security Administration
Master's - Justice Administration
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).
AA in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Associate Degree - Paralegal
Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice
Colleges Offering Campus Based Criminal Justice Programs in Tennessee
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Argosy University:
Programs Offered: Bachelor's | Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix:
Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's | Criminal Justice Administration
Draughons College:
Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's | Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, Police Studies
Kaplan Career Institute:
Programs Offered: Certificate, Associate's | Criminal Justice, General Practice Paralegal, Paralegal Studies
Miller-Motte Technical Colleges:
Programs Offered: Associate's | Paralegal
Remington College:
Programs Offered: Associate's | Criminal Justice
South College:
Programs Offered: Associate's and Bachelor's | Criminal Justice and Paralegal Studies
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 | Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Computer Forensics and Security, Homeland Security and more
Vatterott College:
Programs Offered: Diploma | Homeland Security
Virginia College School of Business and Health:
Programs Offered: Associate's | Criminal Justice
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