Criminal Justice Degree Programs in Virginia -VA
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: 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.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
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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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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
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
Argosy University:
Programs Offered: Bachelor's and Master's | Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice
Bryant & Stratton College:
Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies
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
Liberty University:
Programs Offered: Associate's and Bachelor's | Criminal Justice
Miller-Motte Technical Colleges:
Programs Offered: Associate's | Criminal Justice
Sanford-Brown College:
Programs Offered: Associate's and Bachelor's | Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies
South University:
Programs Offered: Bachelor's | Criminal Justice
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
Westwood College:
Programs Offered: Bachelor's | Computer Forensics, Criminal Justice





