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This site is designed to help you find the school and program in that fits your needs. We feature specific schools throughout the state of Virginia that offer what we feel are exceptional educational programs that will prepare students for the challenges they will face once they begin their careers. Our featured schools offer degree programs that are tailored to the student's personal and professional goals. Request free information from the programs that interest you to learn more about how they can help you succeed.

Everest College has emerged as one of the Nation's leaders in criminal justice education. Click here to request information from the Arlington, VA or McLean, VA campuses and their criminal justice and homeland security specialist programs.

Schools offering Criminal Justice Degrees in Virginia:

Averett University (Sociology/Criminal Justice Undergraduate program), Emory & Henry College (Pre-Law program), George Mason University (Various Criminal Justice related programs), James Madison University (Justice Studies Major, Criminal Justice Minor is offered), Kaplan University (Offers associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in criminal justice as well as various fields of specialization) Longwood University (Homeland Security Minor), Marymount University (BA and BS programs in Criminal Justice, CJ certificate program offered), Radford University (Major & Minor in Criminal Justice offered, certificate/minor in forensic studies offered), Roanoke College (Major in Criminal Justice), University of Phoenix (Offers associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees), University of Richmond (BA in Criminal Justice & Minor offered), Virginia Common Wealth University (BS in Criminal Justice & Minor Program), Virginia State University (Criminal Justice Major offered), Virginia Wesleyan College (Criminal Justice Major & Minor offered), Walden University (Master's and PhD programs in the field of Criminal Justice offered)

Criminal Justice Careers in Virginia

Graduates of criminal justice and related degree programs are welcomed into the Virginia work force with ample job opportunities in a variety of fields. The largest employer in the state of Virginia is the US Department of Defense, which offers many employment opportunities for graduates. Other criminal justice field employers making up the 50 largest employers in Virginia include the County of Fairfax and the US Department of Homeland Defense. Other popular careers for graduates include working for the Department of Corrections, parole and probation, law enforcement and federal jobs, such as with the FBI, ATF, US Marshals and CIA.

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Online Criminal Justice Schools in Virginia

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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 is the largest private university in the country.

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

Florida Tech University Online:

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

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 Offering Criminal Justice Programs in Virginia

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University of Phoenix:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's | Administration of Justice and Security, Criminal Justice/Administration, Organizational Security & Management

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Richmond, Northern Virginia

Argosy University:

Programs Offered: Bachelor's and Master's | Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Arlington/Washington DC

Bryant & Stratton College:

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

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Richmond, Virginia Beach

DeVry University:

Programs Offered: Bachelor's and Master's | Certified Fraud Examiner, Technical Management - Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Crystal City (Undergrad), Crystal City (Grad), Manassas

Everest College: Everest College offers career-focused training in the criminal justice, homeland security and paralegal fields. Everest College has the expert faculty and quality training programs necessary for its students to be successful. Everest College has a campus location in Arlington, VA.

Programs Offered : Diploma, Associate's | Criminal Justice Associates, Homeland Security Specialist

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Arlington, Tyson's Corner, Chesapeake, Newport News

The George Washington University:

Programs Offered: Master's | Forensic Sciences - High Technology Crime Investigation, Forensic Sciences - Security Management

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Arlington/Washington DC

Liberty University:

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

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Lynchburg

Miller-Motte Technical Colleges:

Programs Offered: Associate's | Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Lynchburg

Sanford-Brown College:

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

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Vienna

South University:

Programs Offered: Bachelor's | Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Richmond

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 Administration, Legal Studies, Computer Forensics and Security, Homeland Security & Emergency Management, Homeland Security Technology

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Henrico Campus, Chesterfield, Chesapeake, Hampton Roads Area, Newport News, Fredericksburg, Virginia Beach, Alexandria, Arlington, Loudoun, Manassas, Online

Westwood College:

Programs Offered: Bachelor's | Computer Forensics, Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Virginia Arlington Ballston, Virginia Annandale

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