Online Criminal Justice Degrees

Servicing all US States.  International students welcomed.

A degree in Criminal Justice prepares you for a successful career in law. Not only will you master basic job skills and practices, you will also gain valuable career experience while working at an externship. Our school knows that students need the opportunity to learn firsthand how the judicial workplace functions.

Types of Criminal Justice Degrees

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
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If you want to work in the criminal justice field, the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice will give you the advantage you need to maximize your chances of finding the job you want.

Our program provides students with a solid foundation and breadth of understanding in the areas of law enforcement, courts, corrections, and security. This understanding, together with a liberal arts knowledge base and the technical skills required in various specialized employment areas, will serve you well as you build a successful career in the field.

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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This degree provides students with a solid foundation in criminal justice and a broad liberal arts knowledge base. The baccalaureate program is designed to combine the professional skills of various specialized areas in this field with research and analytical skills. Graduates of this program can seek employment opportunities in various criminal justice environments, such as law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, or juvenile justice facilities.

Kaplan University offers four emphasis areas in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program: Forensic Psychology, Law Enforcement , Private Security, Fraud Examination and Investigation, and Corrections.

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Advance Start
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If you already have your associate’s degree, the Advance Start for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is the perfect option. Our innovative program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program, offering you the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This bachelor’s degree program prepares you for advancement in criminal justice with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical competencies required in the modern workplace.

This degree accommodates both the student whose immediate educational goals are satisfied by the completion of a bachelor's degree, and the student who is planning to pursue study in the criminal justice field at the graduate level.

If you are interested in obtaining your Master's Degree in Criminal Justice Click Here to read more.

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Criminal Justice FAQ

Why Enter the Criminal Justice?
With the growing presence of our homeland security, the need for qualified criminal justice and security professionals is greater than ever. Whether you are currently in law enforcement, corrections, or private security, or looking to enter one of these fields, a criminal justice degree or certificate can make all the difference.

In a typical 30-year career, the difference between having one or not can add up to several hundred thousand dollars.
 

What Is The Criminal Justice Job Market like?
The need for qualified law enforcement and security professionals is growing fast. Kaplan University’s online criminal justice degree programs focus on law enforcement, forensic psychology, crime scene investigation, private security, or another area that interests you.

Why Earn your Criminal Justice Degree From Home?
Distance education by its very nature, allows for greater flexibility. However, College for Professional Studies sets guidelines for completion times based upon our program requirements.

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Who May Apply to our online programs? All US states:

Alabama	Hawaii	Massachusetts	New Mexico	South Dakota
Alaska	Idaho	Michigan	New York	Tennessee
Arizona	Illinois	Minnesota	North Carolina	Texas
Arkansas	Indiana	Mississippi	North Dakota	Utah
California	Iowa	Missouri	Ohio	Vermont
Colorado	Kansas	Montana	Oklahoma	Virginia
Connecticut	Kentucky	Nebraska	Oregon	Washington
Delaware	Louisiana	Nevada	Pennsylvania	West Virginia
Florida	Maine	New Hampshire	Rhode Island	Wisconsin
Georgia	Maryland	New Jersey	South Carolina	Wyoming

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