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University of Phoenix
Organizational Security and Management (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Security and Management degree is designed to address an increasing national and international need for greater technical competence and professionalism in the security industry. The distinctions between the roles of criminal justice agencies and private security organizations are recognized and the degree program provides the required knowledge for a student to develop competency and management skills in organizational security.
While the program includes courses in Terrorism and Homeland Security, it also recognizes the depth and breadth of the discipline and provides a variety of courses designed to expose students to the entire spectrum of the security profession.
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Criminal Justice Administration (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree program focuses on management and leadership within criminal justice and related professions, maintaining a dual emphasis on the study of crime and justice in American society. The goals and essential components of the American criminal justice system are examined, with emphasis on law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. The program also focuses on current and future trends, research methodology, and the juvenile justice system.
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Criminal Justice Administration/Human Services (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration is to provide students with a strong foundation in criminal justice principles, concepts, and theories, as well as a practice orientation to justice administration. The degree offers a global perspective, as well as specific concentration areas of criminal justice services delivery. Students will receive core instruction in criminal justice as it is represented in the domains of police, courts, and corrections and then advance to concentrations related to specific areas of criminal justice within those domains.
The BS/CJA Human Services concentration is intended to give graduates knowledge and basic skills to work in the human services and helping areas of the criminal justice system. This particular concentration represents an integrated program combining academic instruction in criminal justice with applied skills for students whose goal is a career in the areas of the system where basic skills in interviewing, case management, mental health interventions, advocacy and mediation are required. Human Services graduates are prepared to provide services in a variety of institutional and community settings within the criminal justice domains of policing, the courts, institutional and community corrections.
This undergraduate degree program includes 45 credits in the required course of study and 15 credits in the concentration. Some courses have prerequisites. In addition, students must satisfy general education and elective requirements to meet the 120-credit minimum (124 for Kansas students) including a minimum of 45 upper division credits required for completion of the degree. At the time of enrollment, students must choose a concentration.
Note: The diploma awarded for this programs will read as: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and will not reflect the concentration. Concentrations are reflected on the transcript only.
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Criminal Justice Administration/Institutional Healthcare (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration is to provide students with a strong foundation in criminal justice principles, concepts, and theories, as well as a practice orientation to justice administration. The degree offers a global perspective, as well as specific concentration areas of criminal justice services delivery. Students will receive core instruction in criminal justice as it is represented in the domains of police, courts, and corrections and then advance to concentrations related to specific areas of criminal justice within those domains.
The BS/CJA Institutional Health Care concentration addresses the basic body of knowledge, understanding, and skills identified as relevant to criminal justice based health care services. This includes such areas as management, policy, legal and ethical parameters, health and disease factors, and health care service delivery. The reshaping of contemporary criminal justice health care requires workers to have a broad range of knowledge associated with the functions of health care in detention and correctional institutions, as well as various other areas represented in the greater criminal justice system.
This undergraduate degree program includes 45 credits in the required course of study and 15 credits in the concentration. Some courses have prerequisites. In addition, students must satisfy general education and elective requirements to meet the 120-credit minimum (124 for Kansas students) including a minimum of 45 upper division credits required for completion of the degree. At the time of enrollment, students must choose a concentration.
Note: The diploma awarded for this programs will read as: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and will not reflect the concentration. Concentrations are reflected on the transcript only.
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Kaplan University Online
Management and Supervision in Criminal Justice (Certificate) ( Know More)
The Management and Supervision Certificate in Criminal Justice is designed to help you gain the foundational knowledge and skills you need to pursue a career as an effective manager or supervisor in the criminal justice field.* Now you can earn a certificate in management and supervision completely online, without interrupting your career or family life. Identify management theories and functions central to criminal justice organizations and focus on the roles managers play in establishing a successful social framework.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
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Advanced Start in Criminal Justice Admin & Management (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Management in as little as two years.† A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.* Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. You could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This online degree program focuses on the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking skills, and technical competencies required to pursue a criminal justice management position.*†See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
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International & Comparative Criminal Justice (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
This degree program could help develop the talent you need to start or advance your career in the field of international and comparative criminal justice.* You will be taught to collect, analyze, synthesize, and report information regarding international and comparative criminal justice procedures and investigations. Particular emphasis is placed on evaluating policy recommendations, planning, procedural design, emerging trends, and preventative approaches to transnational crime to help you stand out in this field.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
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Criminal Justice Admin & Management (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
As the population in the United States increases, the number of law enforcement employees could follow suit. A growing workforce may require more supervisors to manage, lead, train, and discipline. If you are interested in pursuing a criminal justice management position, consider the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Management. The program is designed to help you effectively apply managerial skills in diverse criminal justice work environments and could help you advance in your current career.*
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
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Advanced Start in International & Comparative Criminal Justice (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in International and Comparative Criminal Justice in as little as two years.† A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.* Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. You could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This online degree program focuses on the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking skills, and technical competencies required to advance your career in the field of international and comparative criminal justice.*
†See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
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Advanced Start in Criminal Justice (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in as little as two years.† A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.* Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. You could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This online degree program focuses on the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking skills, and technical competencies required for a career in criminal justice.
†See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
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Criminal Justice (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in criminal justice and a broad liberal arts education. The Web-based baccalaureate program combines the professional skills of specialized areas of criminal justice with research and analytical skills. As a graduate of this program, you may seek opportunities in law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, fraud investigation, or juvenile justice facilities.* You can further specialize your degree by pursuing one of the following emphasis areas: computer crime, corrections, crime scene investigation, forensic psychology, homeland security, juvenile justice, or law enforcement.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
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Juvenile Justice (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in criminal justice and a broad liberal arts education. The Web-based baccalaureate program combines the professional skills of specialized areas of criminal justice with research and analytical skills. As a graduate of this program, you may seek opportunities in law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, fraud investigation, or juvenile justice facilities.* You can further specialize your degree by pursuing one of the following emphasis areas: computer crime, corrections, crime scene investigation, forensic psychology, homeland security, juvenile justice, or law enforcement.
Focus on the unique needs of youth in today's justice system. Examine sentencing, risk and needs assessment, psychology, intervention/diversion/prevention programs, communication and relationship building, case management, and more.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
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Criminal Justice (Master's) ( Know More)
Rising concern over homeland security and increasing emphasis on education in law enforcement agencies has led to a greater need for qualified criminal justice administrators and instructors. The Kaplan University online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to help prepare working law enforcement, other criminal justice professionals, and active military personnel to pursue career advancement. A master's degree may improve your chances for promotion, open doors to leadership positions, and qualify you to teach criminal justice in a variety of academic settings.* Personalize your degree by choosing one of the following specializations: corrections, global issues in criminal justice, law, leadership and executive management, or policing.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
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Global Issues (Master's) ( Know More)
Rising concern over homeland security and increasing emphasis on education in law enforcement agencies has led to a greater need for qualified criminal justice administrators and instructors. The Kaplan University online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to help prepare working law enforcement, other criminal justice professionals, and active military personnel to pursue career advancement. A master's degree may improve your chances for promotion, open doors to leadership positions, and qualify you to teach criminal justice in a variety of academic settings.* Personalize your degree by choosing one of the following specializations: corrections, global issues in criminal justice, law, leadership and executive management, or policing.
Explore the challenges of rapid globalization as it pertains to the criminal justice field. Analyze transnational crime, foreign justice systems, terrorism and related homeland security issues, and other contemporary international criminal justice issues. *Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
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Law (Master's) ( Know More)
Rising concern over homeland security and increasing emphasis on education in law enforcement agencies has led to a greater need for qualified criminal justice administrators and instructors. The Kaplan University online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to help prepare working law enforcement, other criminal justice professionals, and active military personnel to pursue career advancement. A master's degree may improve your chances for promotion, open doors to leadership positions, and qualify you to teach criminal justice in a variety of academic settings.* Personalize your degree by choosing one of the following specializations: corrections, global issues in criminal justice, law, leadership and executive management, or policing.
Examine legal principles and doctrines associated with criminal law, criminal procedure, evidentiary issues, comparative legal and justice systems, specialized criminal statutes, and employment law as they relate to professional practice in criminal justice.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
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Leadership & Management (Master's) ( Know More)
Rising concern over homeland security and increasing emphasis on education in law enforcement agencies has led to a greater need for qualified criminal justice administrators and instructors. The Kaplan University online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to help prepare working law enforcement, other criminal justice professionals, and active military personnel to pursue career advancement. A master's degree may improve your chances for promotion, open doors to leadership positions, and qualify you to teach criminal justice in a variety of academic settings.* Personalize your degree by choosing one of the following specializations: corrections, global issues in criminal justice, law, leadership and executive management, or policing.
Explore theories and practices related to justice management, fiscal issues (with an emphasis on the preparation of budgets and grant applications), human resource development, and employment and policy law.*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
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Advanced Start in Criminal Justice (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in as little as two years.† A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.* Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. You could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This online degree program focuses on the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking skills, and technical competencies required for a career in criminal justice.
†See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
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Advanced Start in International & Comparative Criminal Justice (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in International and Comparative Criminal Justice in as little as two years.† A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.* Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. You could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This online degree program focuses on the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking skills, and technical competencies required to advance your career in the field of international and comparative criminal justice.*
†See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
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Advanced Start in Criminal Justice Admin & Management (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Management in as little as two years.† A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.* Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. You could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This online degree program focuses on the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking skills, and technical competencies required to pursue a criminal justice management position.*†See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
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American InterContinental University Online
Criminal Justice (Associate's) ( Know More)
If your goal is to obtain an online associate degree relevant to the Criminal Justice field, AIU Online offers an Associate of Arts in Business Administration degree with a concentration in Criminal Justice Administration. This online degree program combines the real-world business skills taught in our university's AABA degree program and applies them to specific knowledge of the field of criminal justice.
Students who complete the online Associate of Arts in Business Administration degree with a concentration in Criminal Justice Administration can acquire an industry-current knowledge that can help prepare them to pursue a variety of career opportunities in the field.
If you are interested in using your AABA as a starting point for further education, the curriculum for AIU's online Associate of Arts in Business Administration degree with a concentration in Criminal Justice Administration has been carefully designed to provide a seamless transition into our Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program.
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Special Populations (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
If you are seeking a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program, AIU Online can help you with your education needs.
The online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program can provide students with a solid foundation in some of the most interesting aspects of the industry, from law enforcement to corrections. Building on this foundation, the concentration in Special Populations focuses on the philosophies and processes of the juvenile justice system; the impact of diversity on the criminal justice system as a whole; and the policies and enforcement of drug-related crimes. Best of all, courses are taught by experienced instructors who bring expertise and knowledge of the criminal justice field to every class they teach.
You need industry-current technologies at your fingertips when earning your online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree. Students are engaged in courses that incorporate rich, interactive multimedia technology through AIU Online's student-friendly Virtual Campus.
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Special Populations (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
If you are seeking a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program, AIU Online can help you with your education needs.
The online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program can provide students with a solid foundation in some of the most interesting aspects of the industry, from law enforcement to corrections. Building on this foundation, the concentration in Special Populations focuses on the philosophies and processes of the juvenile justice system; the impact of diversity on the criminal justice system as a whole; and the policies and enforcement of drug-related crimes. Best of all, courses are taught by experienced instructors who bring expertise and knowledge of the criminal justice field to every class they teach.
You need industry-current technologies at your fingertips when earning your online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree. Students are engaged in courses that incorporate rich, interactive multimedia technology through AIU Online's student-friendly Virtual Campus.
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Capella University
Criminal Justice (Master's) ( Know More)
Advance your career and increase your effectiveness in the fields of corrections, criminal justice, or the judicial system by broadening your skill set and deepening your understanding of the complex issues surrounding criminal behavior. This online master‘s in Criminal Justice specialization covers such topics as human behavior, the corrections and judicial systems, social change and public policy, ethnic and cultural awareness, and contributing factors such as addiction. This specialization is designed for caseworkers, probation and parole officers, juvenile specialists, law enforcement agents, and others who want to advance their careers and play a stronger role in facilitating positive change in the criminal justice system. Concentrations: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Public Health or Homeland Security for no additional time or money.
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Criminal Justice (Doctoral) ( Know More)
Make a difference in your career and your community through this Criminal Justice PhD specialization designed to prepare you to initiate positive change in the criminal justice system. The intensive program includes online course work, residencies, and research that address the complex issues surrounding criminal behavior, prevention and intervention, the penal system, and the development of public policy strategies at the community, state, and national levels. People who choose this doctoral specialization are often pursuing high-level positions in higher education, a research or consulting agency, a public policy group, or other criminal justice-related organizations. The residential colloquia experience: As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond. Concentration: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Public Health or Homeland Security for no additional time or money.
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Keiser University Graduate School
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice ( Know More)
Keiser University's Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice provides an intensive study of theory and practice in the field of criminal justice. The program fosters independent learning and enables students to contribute intellectually to the corrections, law enforcement, and administration of justice professions.
Students learn to manage components of the criminal justice system through course work in areas such as correctional systems, law enforcement, court systems, criminal justice and criminology theory, juvenile justice, forensic psychology, gender, race, and crime, professionalism and ethics, criminal justice research, and management and leadership in criminal justice.
Graduates demonstrate a conceptual understanding of advanced criminal justice systems and critically analyze and solve problems based on applied research methods. All coursework is offered online, giving you the freedom to complete your studies anytime, anywhere.
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Boston University
Master of Criminal Justice ( Know More)
Boston University's Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) online program has established itself as one of the most respected criminal justice leadership programs in the nation. Our students consist of working law enforcement professionals, criminal justice educators, and those looking for entry or advancement in criminal justice careers in federal and state law enforcement, policing, probation and parole, corrections, and the courts. This program will enable you to lead the criminal justice community, analyze criminal justice issues using disciplined research methods, assess law enforcement policies, and implement change within the criminal justice system. Our unique online learning platform provides a dynamic, interactive master's program consisting of 10 courses that can be completed in 20 months. Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., one of six nationally recognized accrediting agencies.
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Argosy University Online
Criminal Justice (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
The goal of Argosy's BA in Psychology program is for you to build a broad understanding of social sciences theory and the application of these theories in real-world work environments. Our faculty teaches you the skills and competencies required to launch your career.
Students enrolled in the BA in Psychology program may take an optional concentration in Criminal Justice. The Criminal Justice concentration offers coursework for students interested in the causes, treatment, and impact of crime on communities. Students examine psychological perspectives on the offender, including the history and theories of criminal justice. Policies and procedures of criminal justice, legal, and mental health settings will also be explored. Students also learn about effective treatment approaches that are effective with offenders, particularly substance abuse treatment.
As a student at Argosy University, you will join one of the largest graduate student communities in the nation and enjoy a collegial, supportive academic environment. You will take classes online in our interactive, user-friendly classroom and learn from seasoned faculty members who provide personalized attention in a small class setting. Throughout your matriculation, we will support you with a student advisor, faculty mentor, career services, and an online campus community enabling you to connect with your global peers.
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Criminal Justice (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice degree program online at Argosy University is designed to instill knowledge, skills, and ethical values in criminal justice practitioners. The BS in Criminal Justice online can provide you with enhanced critical thinking, communication, research and professional skills designed to contribute to career development, promotional opportunities, and consideration for specialized assignments. The program would also prepare you for possible careers in the various occupational fields of the criminal justice system. In the BS in Criminal Justice degree program online, you may select one of the following concentrations:
- Corrections
- Customized Professional Concentration
- Forensic Psychology
- Homeland Security
- Management
- Police
- Security Management
- Substance Abuse
As a graduate, you can pursue employment at federal, state, and local government agencies; security companies; private investigation services; businesses and retail stores; law firms; and in private probation. Careers in criminal justice include:
- Criminal Investigator
- Corrections Officer
- Legal Assistant
- Customs Agent
- Court Administrator
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South University
Criminal Justice (Associate's) ( Know More)
The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice at South University Online is designed to foster your knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities so that you may achieve success in a variety of entry-level positions in Criminal Justice. This program provides an understanding of key criminal justice topics, including law enforcement, criminology, law and courts, and juvenile justice. The program provides you with a strong foundation for transfer into the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program.
You can maintain a balance between your academic studies and your work and family obligations while you prepare to launch your Criminal Justice career. Learn the same contemporary concepts taught at our campus locations and enjoy the convenience of attending class online anytime – day or night. The influence of technology and the changing face of crime have magnified the need for criminal justice specialists. Through the South University online Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice program, you can help meet this need.
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Criminal Justice (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
Our online Criminal Justice program is designed specifically for working adults. You can maintain a balance between your academic studies and your work and family obligations while you prepare to launch your Criminal Justice career. Learn the same contemporary concepts taught at our campus locations and enjoy the convenience of attending class online anytime – day or night. The influence of technology and the changing face of crime have magnified the need for criminal justice specialists. Through the South University online Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice program, you can help meet this need.
When you graduate from this comprehensive online degree program, you'll be prepared for entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, homeland security, private investigation or private security. As you gain experience, you could grow into positions such as supervisory special agent, deputy warden, protective services supervisor, field investigator and detective. The South University online Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice program also provides a good pre-law education, if you're interested in going on to law school to eventually become a prosecutor or public defender.
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University of the Rockies
Master of Arts in Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies ( Know More)
Secure your Master of Arts in Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies Specialization at University of the Rockies.
Take your education to the next level by following an advanced track of courses and seminars in correctional philosophy, law enforcement, victimology, juvenile delinquency, and modern theories of crime. Study our nation's legal system and the origins of law. Apply the principles of psychology to analyze and assess complex law enforcement strategies. Become a specialist in the psychology of criminal behavior, and thus contribute to a safer, more secure world.
The Master's curriculum arms you for a number of exciting career opportunities, including management positions where you assess correctional organizations' performance, and professional jobs in law enforcement, corrections, and the courts.
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Doctor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies ( Know More)
Attain your Doctor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies Specialization at University of the Rockies.
Be a practitioner and a scholar with advanced courses and seminars in the arena of law enforcement and corrections. Earn expertise in cutting-edge theories of criminal behavior, and find real-world solutions. Explore how institutions process criminals through the correctional system, and learn to ensure due process. Distinguish between crimes and locate them within social and economic contexts. Discover proven methods to rehabilitate people, empowering them to return as productive members of society.
The Doctoral curriculum can open doors to a career in the criminal justice system, in designing and steering public policy, and in scholarly research at the highest level. You can make a difference.
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Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice ( Know More)
The Associate degree in Criminal Justice Online (ASCJO) program consists of 62 credits of course work which includes both criminal justice and liberal arts curricula. This degree program is designed specifically to prepare working adults to enter or advance in the fields of criminal justice and homeland security or to provide a foundation for completion of a baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice or a business-related field. The courses in the program relate theory to practice. Instructional methods include lectures, seminars, workshop activities, simulations and business case studies.
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice ( Know More)
The Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice Online (BSCJO) is designed to open opportunities and positions of leadership to those desiring to make this world a safer and more secure place for their fellow citizens. This program stresses development in the areas of homeland security, risk analysis and security, forensics, criminal law, and addiction theory. The Criminal Justice degree specifically focuses on sharpening the qualitative ski+H450:H451lls necessary to be successful in a professional environment.
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Virginia College
Criminal Justice (Associate's) ( Know More)
Prepare for or enhance your career in law enforcement online in the Criminal Justice program at Virginia College, where technology meets law enforcement. Virginia College's associate degree in Criminal Justice is offered online to fit the busy schedules of today's students. For those with work hours that vary from day to day, for students with an active family life, or for people who just want to complete their course work on their own schedule, online learning is an excellent option.
This program is right for you if you are currently employed in the field, if you are interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice, or if you have a strong desire to make your community a better place in which to live. The program will help you succeed in a variety of criminal justice positions, including courtroom administrator, police officer, private security officer, probation or parole officer, juvenile delinquency case manager, corrections officer, police detective, industrial security, commercial security, or homeland security.
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Criminal Justice (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
Prepare for or enhance your career in law enforcement online in the Criminal Justice program at Virginia College, where technology meets law enforcement. Virginia College's bachelor degree in Criminal Justice is offered online to fit the busy schedules of today's students. For those with work hours that vary from day to day, for students with an active family life, or for people who just want to complete their course work on their own schedule, online learning is an excellent option.
This program is right for you if you are currently employed in the field, if you are interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice, or if you have a strong desire to make your community a better place in which to live. The program will help you succeed in a variety of criminal justice positions, including courtroom administrator, police officer, private security officer, probation or parole officer, juvenile delinquency case manager, corrections officer, police detective, industrial security, commercial security, or homeland security.
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Criminal Justice - Homeland Security (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security at Virginia College teaches critical-thinking, program-management, and leadership skills needed within homeland security, as well as an understanding of its history, domestic crime, substantive & procedural law within the criminal justice system, current homeland security policies, operational theories, functions and issues from domestic perspectives, and the ethical, political, social, environmental and economic issues related criminal investigations. Students will be able to differentiate the various threats to domestic security (including technological and political forms of terrorism) and the various phases of intelligence operations.
• Education requirements range from a high school diploma to a college degree or higher.
• Many agencies pay all or part of the tuition for officers to work toward degrees in criminal justice, police science, administration of justice, or public administration and pay higher salaries to those who earn one of those degrees.
• Federal agencies require a bachelor's degree, related work experience, or a combination of the two.
• The Departments of Defense and Homeland Security alone are expected to offer more than 83,000 new jobs.
• More than 15,000 new Customs and Border Patrol agents and 22,000 Transportation Security Agency airport screeners are expected to be hired over the coming three years.
As the population grows and national security remains a priority, many new law enforcement officers, such as detectives and criminal investigators will be needed.
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Criminal Justice (Master's) ( Know More)
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) degree is designed to provide an advanced and in-depth study of the criminal justice system from a management and administrative viewpoint. The curriculum includes advanced courses in the different fields of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, corrections, and juvenile justice, as well as courses that will increase the students' understanding of criminological theories and social science research. This program is designed to help prepare students to take on leadership and managerial positions at the local, state, and federal levels of the criminal justice system.
In addition to successful completion of all required courses and elective hours, students will be tasked with completion of four comprehensive examinations which will cover specific course materials as a means to fully demonstrate the students' mastery of the material learned. Students will also complete an Area Paper or a research paper in a field of interest within criminal justice. This project must be completed prior to graduation, and its topic and specifications required must be approved, overseen, and graded by an approved MSCJ faculty member.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Analyze the issues and decisions made at the administrative levels of the criminal justice system
- Develop the tools needed to conduct social science research in criminal justice institutions -
- Demonstrate a familiarity and understanding of criminological theories, past and present, which explain criminal and deviant behavior
- Conduct detailed research, analyze data, and report findings in a thorough manner
- Describe the strategies, principles, theory, and techniques of evidence gathering during criminal investigations - Identify the salient features of modern criminal justice policy
- Summarize the major tenets of modern criminal justice research
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Hodges University
Criminal Justice (Associate's) ( Know More)
Hodges University Associate of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare you for a promotion if you already work in the criminal justice field or for an entry level position if you are new to the career. Coursework will include management, behavioral sciences, forensics, terrorism and intelligence. The curriculum is structured to provide a logical sequence of courses for you to progress from the associate level to the bachelor's level.
What sets Hodges program apart from the other criminal justice programs? The professors at Hodges have ‘been there and done that', so along with the proper academic credential, your professor will have 'real world' experience. All professors have worked for years in the Criminal Justice and/or Law Enforcement fields and have the ability to combine theory with the real world. This combination provides the most comprehensive learning experience available. 60 credit hours are required to complete this degree.
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Criminal Justice (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
The principal objective of the Criminal Justice Program is to deliver a comprehensive program of teaching and research to support the criminal justice system and the agencies and personnel who are delegated the task of public safety and service. The goal of the program is to ensure that potential and current criminal justice personnel have the opportunity to study the most comprehensive and contemporary methods and policies dealing with administration, management, human resources, intelligence, terrorism, and cultural diversity. The program is designed to prepare students with no prior related work experience for entry level positions within the criminal justice system as well as similar positions in the private sector. For criminal justice personnel, both sworn and civilian, the program prepares them for middle and senior management positions, building upon previous experience and training.
The program is developed around a core curriculum of required courses within the range of subjects applicable to criminal justice. In addition, each student is required to complete a series of liberal arts courses to assure the broadest based educational experience and to support the general education goals of the University. Further, the student will have the opportunity to select from an approved list of elective courses to develop an area of interest. 122 credit hours including the prerequisite credits are required to complete this degree.
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Criminal Justice (Master's) ( Know More)
The Criminal Justice field is growing by leaps and bounds, offering to criminal justice professionals a vast number of exciting and rewarding career opportunities. At Hodges University, the Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MCJ) degree is designed as a contemporary study of the criminal justice system from a behavioral science perspective. The program is conceptually based, thereby offering students the opportunity to develop a theoretical understanding of criminal and deviant behavior that is applicable to the practical realities of the criminal justice professional. Course work includes the fascinating areas of forensics, abnormal and deviant behavior and terrorism.
The MCJ program is delivered entirely online, making it possible for students to continue full-time employment and family responsibilities while completing their graduate studies. The program consists of 30 credits (10 courses). Students choosing the online format may complete the program at their own pace, as long as all degree requirements are completed within five years.
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Bellevue University
BS - Investigations Degree Completion ( Know More)
The Bachelor of Science in Investigations degree prepares you for a variety of careers including federal law enforcement, security control, anti-money laundering, and other areas in the public and private sectors. Develop the ability to ethically conduct criminal and civil investigations, discover the role investigations play in civil and criminal litigation, and develop skills to write reports for criminal and civil investigations.
If you enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Investigations Degree Completion Program with your associate's degree, or close to 60 credit hours, you can complete this program in as little as one year!
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BS - Criminal Justice Admin Degree Completion ( Know More)
Manage your criminal justice organization as efficiently and effectively as possible with the knowledge and experience gained from the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree. Apply strategic planning and budgeting approaches, plan and prepare tactical operations, and employ research skills with classes such as Management Principles for Criminal Justice. You'll also increase your communication, analytical, and leadership skills. Upon completion, you can work in a variety of public and private positions, such as law enforcement supervisor, legal office manager, or parole administrator.
If you enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration Degree Program with your associate's degree, or close to 60 credit hours, you can complete this program in as little as one year!
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BS - Security Management Degree Completion ( Know More)
Building on your current career experience, The Bachelor of Science in Security Management degree – named the largest undergraduate and graduate combined security programs by "Security Magazine" in 2007 – is centered on the management of the challenging issues and situations professionals face in the private, industrial, and public security sectors. With classes such as Fundamentals of Homeland Security and Threats of Terrorism, you'll learn how to employ appropriate intrusion detection, identify and categorize security related threats, and use modern security management techniques.
If you enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Security Management Degree Completion Program with your associate's degree, or close to 60 credit hours, you can complete this program in as little as one year!
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MS - Security Management ( Know More)
Named the largest undergraduate and graduate combined security programs by "Security Magazine" in 2007, the Master of Science in Security Management degree prepares individuals to assume director-level responsibilities in organizational and homeland security occupations. The curriculum was developed to give students a depth of background in security fundamentals, including terrorism and homeland defense, cyber-security and information protection, and critical infrastructure, as well as management topics including principles and theories of security management. This degree is ideal for those who want to build on career experience in retail, security, crime prevention, safety, or criminal justice. It also prepares students for doctoral-level study.M/p>
The 36-hour degree program is structured in a cohort format, allowing students to complete the degree in 16 months.
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MS - Justice Admin & Crime Management ( Know More)
This new master's degree program was developed by subject matter experts who understand the importance of criminal justice administration in today's dynamic environment. Designed for graduate-level students in sworn, public, and civilian positions, the in-depth curriculum helps those who are veterans in the field, as well as those new to criminal justice, understand how to work with forensic data, how to apply the latest analysis to criminal case management, how to plan and budget their resources, and how to lead a team and work collaboratively with a variety of public and private agencies. A special section on technical and cognitive writing is especially helpful for those responsible for budgets and securing supplemental funding through grant writing, and for those seeking promotions in the field of criminal justice.
Students who complete this degree should be able to: Examine criminological trends throughout various criminal justice professions; Formulate public policy obtained through interdisciplinary criminal justice research; Evaluate the effectiveness of crime analysis and investigation; Compare and contrast contemporary and classical theories of criminal behavior; Develop budgets and other planning documents utilized in criminal justice professions.
The 36-hour degree program is structured in a cohort format allowing students to complete the degree in 18 months.
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BS - Security Management Degree Completion ( Know More)
Building on your current career experience, The Bachelor of Science in Security Management degree – named the largest undergraduate and graduate combined security programs by "Security Magazine" in 2007 – is centered on the management of the challenging issues and situations professionals face in the private, industrial, and public security sectors. With classes such as Fundamentals of Homeland Security and Threats of Terrorism, you'll learn how to employ appropriate intrusion detection, identify and categorize security related threats, and use modern security management techniques.
If you enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Security Management Degree Completion Program with your associate's degree, or close to 60 credit hours, you can complete this program in as little as one year!
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BS - Criminal Justice Admin Degree Completion ( Know More)
Manage your criminal justice organization as efficiently and effectively as possible with the knowledge and experience gained from the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree. Apply strategic planning and budgeting approaches, plan and prepare tactical operations, and employ research skills with classes such as Management Principles for Criminal Justice. You'll also increase your communication, analytical, and leadership skills. Upon completion, you can work in a variety of public and private positions, such as law enforcement supervisor, legal office manager, or parole administrator.
If you enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration Degree Program with your associate's degree, or close to 60 credit hours, you can complete this program in as little as one year!
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BS - Investigations Degree Completion ( Know More)
The Bachelor of Science in Investigations degree prepares you for a variety of careers including federal law enforcement, security control, anti-money laundering, and other areas in the public and private sectors. Develop the ability to ethically conduct criminal and civil investigations, discover the role investigations play in civil and criminal litigation, and develop skills to write reports for criminal and civil investigations.
If you enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Investigations Degree Completion Program with your associate's degree, or close to 60 credit hours, you can complete this program in as little as one year!
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Saint Leo University Online
Master of Business Administration in Criminal Justice ( Know More)
Saint Leo University's Online MBA Program enables you to earn your degree in the most convenient and efficient manner possible- over the internet. This innovative program utilizes the latest in Internet technology, including streaming videos, chat rooms and CD-ROMs. The Online MBA consists of a generalist track as well as an Online MBA with concentrations in Accounting, Criminal Justice, HealthCare Administration, Human Resources Administration, Information Security Management, and Sport Business.
Saint Leo's MBA in Criminal Justice is designed to yield an understanding of business and criminal justice principles, the ability to utilize decision processes, a knowledge of functional operations, and the ability to work effectively in today's ever-changing business and law enforcement environment. Courses include Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice Administration, Legal Issues in Criminal Justice Administration, Public Policy Making in Criminal Justice, Leadership Applications in Criminal Justice and more for a total of 36 semester hours. In keeping with Saint Leo's commitment to personalized attention, online MBA classes will have no more than 25 students to ensure students have ample interaction with faculty.
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Master of Business Administration in Criminal Justice ( Know More)
Saint Leo University's Online MBA Program enables you to earn your degree in the most convenient and efficient manner possible- over the internet. This innovative program utilizes the latest in Internet technology, including streaming videos, chat rooms and CD-ROMs. The Online MBA consists of a generalist track as well as an Online MBA with concentrations in Accounting, Criminal Justice, HealthCare Administration, Human Resources Administration, Information Security Management, and Sport Business.
Saint Leo's MBA in Criminal Justice is designed to yield an understanding of business and criminal justice principles, the ability to utilize decision processes, a knowledge of functional operations, and the ability to work effectively in today's ever-changing business and law enforcement environment. Courses include Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice Administration, Legal Issues in Criminal Justice Administration, Public Policy Making in Criminal Justice, Leadership Applications in Criminal Justice and more for a total of 36 semester hours. In keeping with Saint Leo's commitment to personalized attention, online MBA classes will have no more than 25 students to ensure students have ample interaction with faculty.
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Ashford University
Social Science - Criminal Justice (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BA/SS) degree from Ashford University and develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures - from various perspectives. Take a multidisciplinary approach to social sciences where different outlooks are combined and applied to real world issues. You can transfer up to 12 approved credits of Criminal Justice coursework to qualify as your concentration in the Social Science degree program. Your knowledge of law enforcement, corrections and forensics will supplement your studies in Social Science resulting in a well-rounded degree. You'll be glad to know that you can transfer in these approved credits no matter when you took them so the credit you've already earned will not go unused. You'll graduate from Ashford with a dynamic degree that will enhance your opportunity for promotion within your chosen field.
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Social & Criminal Justice (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice (BASCJ) degree to enhance your understanding of the criminal justice system and the impact social issues have on maintaining a just society. Learn from educated faculty who hold advanced degrees as well as have real world experience in the field. Use your degree to further your professional career in the law enforcement or criminal justice markets. You can benefit from a BASCJ degree to investigate both the social and legal sides of criminal justice, from forensics and psychology to crime prevention and terrorism. Be an instrument for change when you choose the BASCJ degree to better understand the legal and social forces that shape the American culture.
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Org Mgmt - Criminal Justice (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
The Organizational Management program examines the human side of managing organizations, allowing for skill development in communication, group behavior, decision-making, human resource management, and ethics. One of the best things about Ashford University's Organizational Management program is the ability to customize your degree to fit your professional and educational goals. Students with a background and/or interest in Criminal Justice can transfer up to 12 credits of Criminal Justice coursework into their Organizational Management concentration, resulting in a dynamic degree comprised of complementing areas. Students with a concentration in Criminal Justice will possess many of the skills required to be successful in law enforcement, corrections and forensics. These students will combine their Criminal Justice concentration with organizational skill development in communications, group behavior, decision making, human resource management and ethics, culminating in a well-rounded degree. In addition, Ashford University's transfer policy will allow you to transfer in your Criminal Justice credits no matter when you took them.
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Social & Criminal Justice - Homeland Security (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree to enhance your understanding of the criminal justice system and the impact social issues have on maintaining a just society. Learn from educated faculty who hold advanced degrees as well as have real world experience in the field. Use your degree to further your professional career in the law enforcement or criminal justice markets. You can benefit from a BASCJ degree to investigate both the social and legal sides of criminal justice, from forensics and psychology to crime prevention and terrorism. Be an instrument for change when you choose the BASCJ degree to better understand the legal and social forces that shape the American culture. Enhance your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree with a specialization in Homeland Security. Learn more about this significant element of the 21st century and how to identify the key challenges facing not only US homeland security strategy, but also those of other major actors that might become "peer competitors."
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Social & Criminal Justice - Corrections Management (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree to enhance your understanding of the criminal justice system and the impact social issues have on maintaining a just society. Learn from educated faculty who hold advanced degrees as well as have real world experience in the field. Use your degree to further your professional career in the law enforcement or criminal justice markets. You can benefit from a BASCJ degree to investigate both the social and legal sides of criminal justice, from forensics and psychology to crime prevention and terrorism. Be an instrument for change when you choose the BASCJ degree to better understand the legal and social forces that shape the American culture. Expand your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree with a specialization in Corrections Management. Analyze the philosophies and laws of punishment and sentencing as well as key Supreme Court case decisions specifically pertaining to the constitutional rights of those incarcerated in an American correctional facility.
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Social & Criminal Justice - Forensics (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree to enhance your understanding of the criminal justice system and the impact social issues have on maintaining a just society. Learn from educated faculty who hold advanced degrees as well as have real world experience in the field. Use your degree to further your professional career in the law enforcement or criminal justice markets. You can benefit from a BASCJ degree to investigate both the social and legal sides of criminal justice, from forensics and psychology to crime prevention and terrorism. Be an instrument for change when you choose the BASCJ degree to better understand the legal and social forces that shape the American culture. Augment your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree with a specialization in Forensics. Examine and understand principles of criminal liability and the acts, mental state, and attendant circumstances that are central ingredients in crimes against society, persons, or property.
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Social & Criminal Justice - Security Management (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree to enhance your understanding of the criminal justice system and the impact social issues have on maintaining a just society. Learn from educated faculty who hold advanced degrees as well as have real world experience in the field. Use your degree to further your professional career in the law enforcement or criminal justice markets. You can benefit from a BASCJ degree to investigate both the social and legal sides of criminal justice, from forensics and psychology to crime prevention and terrorism. Be an instrument for change when you choose the BASCJ degree to better understand the legal and social forces that shape the American culture. Supplement your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree with a specialization in Security Management. Assess management theories and apply concepts of planning, resources, and authority to security organizations as well as identify the major aspects of physical security, associated threats and application of countermeasures.
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Social & Criminal Justice - Political Science and Government (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree to enhance your understanding of the criminal justice system and the impact social issues have on maintaining a just society. Learn from educated faculty who hold advanced degrees as well as have real world experience in the field. Use your degree to further your professional career in the law enforcement or criminal justice markets. You can benefit from a BASCJ degree to investigate both the social and legal sides of criminal justice, from forensics and psychology to crime prevention and terrorism. Be an instrument for change when you choose the BASCJ degree to better understand the legal and social forces that shape the American culture. Learn about the complex inner workings of the United States government and the global environment when you add a specialization in Political Science & Government to your Bachelor of Arts degree.
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Everest University Online
Criminal Justice (Associate's) ( Know More)
This online Criminal Justice degree program is designed to prepare you for a career in corrections, probation, and law enforcement*, immigration, and security administration. Through our online criminal justice classes, you can gain the skills necessary to maintain law and order, protect life and property, and conduct administration, planning, and research services.
The online criminal justice classes offer students a balance of theory and application in the areas of criminology and criminal law.
Some of the online criminal justice classes include:
• Introduction to Criminal Justice
• Criminal Evidence
• Criminal Procedure and the Constitution
• Criminal Investigations
• Criminal Justice Communications
• Introduction to Terrorism
• Introduction to Corrections
• Introduction to Interviews and Interrogations
The online criminal justice program includes a comprehensive study of the national criminal justice system, correctional organizations, and law enforcement agencies. You will learn the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, and the cause and explanation of criminal behavior. Rules of evidence, basic investigative techniques and the philosophy of criminal law are additional areas of study.
Students will also take three of the following classes:
• Policing in America
• Introduction to Victims Advocacy
• Current Issues in Criminal Justice
• Introduction to Forensics
• Career Choices in Criminal Justice
You will gain excellent communicative, critical-thinking, research, and organizational skills in the specialized areas of this curriculum, providing you with the foundation required to build a successful career in this field.
Graduates of our online criminal justice degree program may find careers as:
• Airport Security Officer
• Corrections Officer
• Security Officer
*Law enforcement careers may require additional training.
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Criminal Justice (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
Would you like to help enforce the law? Through our online criminal justice degree program, you can gain the skills necessary to maintain law and order, protect life and property, and conduct administration, planning, and research services. The online criminal justice degree program is designed to prepare you for a career in corrections, probation, law enforcement*, immigration, and security administration.
The online criminal justice classes offers a balance of theory and application in the areas of:
• Criminal Law
• Criminology
• Criminal Evidence
• Criminal Procedure and the Constitution
• Criminal Investigations
• Criminal Justice Communications
• Introduction to Corrections
• Introduction to Interviews and Interrogations
• Introduction to Terrorism
• Juvenile Justice
• Graphics and Documentation
• Criminal Justice Management
• Criminal Justice in the Community
Online Criminal Justice students will also take eleven of the following classes:
• Policing in America
• Introduction to Victims Advocacy
• Current Issues in Criminal Justice
• Introduction to Forensics
• Career Choices in Criminal Justice
• Computer Crime
• Cultural Diversity for Criminal Justice Professionals
• Concepts of Criminal Law
• Methodology of Economic Crime
The online criminal justice program includes a comprehensive study of the national criminal justice system, correctional organizations, and law enforcement agencies. You will learn the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, and the cause and explanation of criminal behavior. Rules of evidence, basic investigative techniques and the philosophy of criminal law are additional areas of study.
Online criminal justice degree students will also delve into specialized areas such as gang activity, drug operations, probation, and criminal justice management. Further areas of interest include: computer crime, victimology, alternatives to incarceration, and interview and interrogations.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice offers a specialized overview of the criminal justice system, preparing graduates for entry-level or middle-management positions in a broad array of criminal justice environments.
*Law enforcement careers may require additional training
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Criminal Justice (Master's) ( Know More)
Do you want to contribute to the betterment of society? Further your knowledge of crime and the criminal justice system through a comprehensive study in the areas of theory, research methods and statistics, policy and administration. The program will prepare you for management positions in probation, corrections, immigration, law enforcement, and security.
The curriculum offers a balance of theory and application in the areas of:
• Law
• Ethics
• Crime and Criminology
• Applied research methods
• Critical issues in criminal justice
• Statistical methods
• Constitutional theory
• Management skills
• Victimology
The curriculum is designed to provide you with solid leadership and management skills that are applicable to the many disciplines of the program. You will gain the tools necessary to identify, research and solve problems as they relate to the criminal justice system.
The multi-faceted approach prepares you for employment in an agency or department within the criminal justice community. You will also broaden your skills by obtaining job-related knowledge and expertise in the specialized areas of law enforcement administration, corrections, juvenile justice, drug abuse, and abuse counseling.
Some career opportunities include:
• Forensics scientist
• Crime prevention specialist
• Criminal investigator
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Degree offers a specialized overview of the criminal justice system, preparing graduates for management-level positions in a broad array of criminal justice environments.
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Keiser University Online
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice ( Know More)
If you are interested in a career in law enforcement, Homeland Security, forensic science or related fields that help your community and nation, this degree program provides instruction in current criminal justice issues such as law enforcement operations, the courts and correctional institutions.
In addition to learning about theory and practice, students will gain exposure to the latest applied technology and interact with practitioners in criminal justice. This program will also prepare graduates for transfer to four-year degree programs, the foundation to enter the field of criminal justice, and opportunities for advancement for those currently in the field.
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Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice ( Know More)
If you are interested in a career in law enforcement, Homeland Security, forensic science or related fields that help your community and nation, this degree program provides instruction in current criminal justice issues such as law enforcement operations, the courts and correctional institutions, private investigations and victim and juvenile counseling.
In addition to learning about theory and practice, students will gain exposure to the latest applied technology and interact with practitioners in criminal justice. Career opportunities include work in police agencies, private investigation agencies, state, federal and county corrections and probations offices and corporate loss prevention departments. This program also provides a strong foundation for students who are interested in continuing to law school.
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Colorado Technical University Online
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice ( Know More)
OverviewThe fast-paced expansion of all areas of the criminal justice system is creating a demand for skilled workers as never before in local, state and federal systems. Today's criminal justice system workforce must be knowledgeable and skilled in every component of the system to address the public's demand for protection and services.
The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice (ASCJ) program is designed to prepare students to enter the criminal justice profession in a variety of first-tier positions. Students will be exposed to the foundational areas of the discipline: investigation and law enforcement, law and courts, and corrections and parole. The program also addresses juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system.
The ASCJ satisfies the requirements for the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. A degree in criminal justice is also one of the best foundations available for law school.
ASCJ Degree Program Objectives
Students who successfully complete the ASCJ degree program should be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for entry-level positions in the profession.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of criminal investigation and law enforcement.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of criminal law and the legal process.
- Demonstrate knowledge of corrections, its alternatives, and parole.
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice ( Know More)
Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program from CTU Online can gain a solid knowledge base in the triad areas of the courts, corrections, and law enforcement in addition to the management skills needed for career advancement.
The Bachelor in Criminal Justice is a unique program in that it offers students a component of forensic study not usually available at the undergraduate level. Additionally, while the government is one of the largest employers in this field, a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice degree can prepare students for positions in industries such as law enforcement, corrections, homeland security and more.
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Human Services ( Know More)
In response to this growing need for skilled human services professionals in the criminal justice industry, the Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Human Services degree program focuses on teaching students how to demonstrate professional written and verbal communication skills, resolve complex problems independently and ethically and demonstrate knowledge of the psychological and sociological dimensions of human behavior and crime.
You can also learn to demonstrate competency in the key areas of the criminal justice system, demonstrate knowledge of the core activities and skills of the Human Services professional in the context of the criminal justice system, demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills of the chemical dependency professional as well as examine and integrate the emerging trends in the criminal justice system.
This degree program features courses including: Criminal Procedure, Corrections Solutions, Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Ethics for the CD Counselor and Human Services Practice in the Criminal Justice Setting. The curriculum places a special emphasis on working with youth. This industry-current program also gives students the opportunity to earn five résumé-enhancing CTU Academic Certificates: Corrections Technician, Domestic Violence Interventions, Juvenile Delinquency and Victim Services, Legal Studies and Court Process, and Chemical Dependency Counseling.
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security and Emergency Management ( Know More)
Homeland Security encompasses a broad range of disciplines that play vital roles in the protection of our nation. Developed with guidance provided by the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security, this program is designed to help students acquire an in-depth understanding of emergency management, technology, communications, intelligence, critical infrastructure, terrorism and other knowledge needed in a wide range of government and private organizations. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates can be prepared to apply the fundamentals of homeland security and emergency management to create plans, analyze risk and propose solutions.
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Master of Science in Management - Criminal Justice ( Know More)
Colorado Tech Online's Master of Science in Management (MSM) degree program with a concentration in Criminal Justice is designed to help meet the emerging administrative and leadership needs of the criminal justice system. The MSM in Criminal Justice was developed with the direction of leaders in the criminal justice industry and reflects the balance needed for developing excellent administrative skills along with the information base necessary to enhance responsible policy-making. This real-world MSM degree program features course content covering homeland security, law enforcement management, leadership, public administration and numerous other career-focused topics.
Students will be challenged to demonstrate an understanding of the major functional areas of criminal justice and will examine how court rulings, public opinion, research finding and legislative actions have influenced justice-related policies. The program focuses on identifying innovative approaches for developing rational, fiscally responsible policy choices and applying management and leadership theories to the challenges faced by modern public safety agencies.
Successful graduates of this program will have acquired the industry-current knowledge and skills to pursue a diverse range of career opportunities, including Crime Analyst, Drug and Alcohol Program Manager, Child Protection Investigator, Deputy Sheriff, Court Services Agent and many others.
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice ( Know More)
Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program from CTU Online can gain a solid knowledge base in the triad areas of the courts, corrections, and law enforcement in addition to the management skills needed for career advancement.
The Bachelor in Criminal Justice is a unique program in that it offers students a component of forensic study not usually available at the undergraduate level. Additionally, while the government is one of the largest employers in this field, a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice degree can prepare students for positions in industries such as law enforcement, corrections, homeland security and more.
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Human Services ( Know More)
In response to this growing need for skilled human services professionals in the criminal justice industry, the Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Human Services degree program focuses on teaching students how to demonstrate professional written and verbal communication skills, resolve complex problems independently and ethically and demonstrate knowledge of the psychological and sociological dimensions of human behavior and crime.
You can also learn to demonstrate competency in the key areas of the criminal justice system, demonstrate knowledge of the core activities and skills of the Human Services professional in the context of the criminal justice system, demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills of the chemical dependency professional as well as examine and integrate the emerging trends in the criminal justice system.
This degree program features courses including: Criminal Procedure, Corrections Solutions, Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Ethics for the CD Counselor and Human Services Practice in the Criminal Justice Setting. The curriculum places a special emphasis on working with youth. This industry-current program also gives students the opportunity to earn five résumé-enhancing CTU Academic Certificates: Corrections Technician, Domestic Violence Interventions, Juvenile Delinquency and Victim Services, Legal Studies and Court Process, and Chemical Dependency Counseling.
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Walden University Online
Criminal Justice - CJ Mgmt & Administration (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
The B.S. in Criminal Justice program is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in law enforcement, the justice system, corrections, homeland security, and social services.
The program blends contemporary theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices. Learning is supported through coursework and a final capstone project. Plus, the program uses the latest interactive media, including lifelike, computer-generated scenarios from crime scenes.
You will apply criminal justice theories to current issues as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas:
- Civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness
- Collection and analysis of data across organizations
- Teamwork and communication
Our curriculum is based on the recommendations of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The program can help prepare you to become a more effective social change agent in criminal justice organizations at the local, state, federal, or international levels.
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Criminal Justice - Computer Info Syst & Security (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
The B.S. in Criminal Justice program is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in law enforcement, the justice system, corrections, homeland security, and social services.
The program blends contemporary theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices. Learning is supported through coursework and a final capstone project. Plus, the program uses the latest interactive media, including lifelike, computer-generated scenarios from crime scenes.
You will apply criminal justice theories to current issues as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas:
- Civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness
- Collection and analysis of data across organizations
- Teamwork and communication
Our curriculum is based on the recommendations of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The program can help prepare you to become a more effective social change agent in criminal justice organizations at the local, state, federal, or international levels.
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Criminal Justice - Crime and Criminals (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
The B.S. in Criminal Justice program is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in law enforcement, the justice system, corrections, homeland security, and social services.
The program blends contemporary theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices. Learning is supported through coursework and a final capstone project. Plus, the program uses the latest interactive media, including lifelike, computer-generated scenarios from crime scenes.
You will apply criminal justice theories to current issues as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas:
- Civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness
- Collection and analysis of data across organizations
- Teamwork and communication
Our curriculum is based on the recommendations of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The program can help prepare you to become a more effective social change agent in criminal justice organizations at the local, state, federal, or international levels.
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Criminal Justice - Human Services (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
The B.S. in Criminal Justice program is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in law enforcement, the justice system, corrections, homeland security, and social services.
The program blends contemporary theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices. Learning is supported through coursework and a final capstone project. Plus, the program uses the latest interactive media, including lifelike, computer-generated scenarios from crime scenes.
You will apply criminal justice theories to current issues as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas:
- Civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness
- Collection and analysis of data across organizations
- Teamwork and communication
Our curriculum is based on the recommendations of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The program can help prepare you to become a more effective social change agent in criminal justice organizations at the local, state, federal, or international levels.
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Criminal Justice - Homeland Security (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
The B.S. in Criminal Justice program is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in law enforcement, the justice system, corrections, homeland security, and social services.
The program blends contemporary theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices. Learning is supported through coursework and a final capstone project. Plus, the program uses the latest interactive media, including lifelike, computer-generated scenarios from crime scenes.
You will apply criminal justice theories to current issues as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas:
- Civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness
- Collection and analysis of data across organizations
- Teamwork and communication
Our curriculum is based on the recommendations of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The program can help prepare you to become a more effective social change agent in criminal justice organizations at the local, state, federal, or international levels.
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Criminal Justice (B.S. Psych) ( Know More)
Through the Criminal Justice concentration, explore cognitive, behavioral, and psychological theories of criminal behavior from the serial killer to the terrorist. Discover and analyze types of victimization and how to work with victims of crime as you prepare for or grow your career in the fields of criminal justice, social service, or law enforcement.
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Policy Analysis (M.P.A) ( Know More)
Policy shapes the workings of government and its partners. This specialization provides a critical context within which organizations and individuals act in a democratic society. It will prepare you to function knowledgeably within this context and to work collaboratively to help shape public policy development and implementation.
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Interdisciplinary Policy Studies (M.P.A) ( Know More)
Public policy encompasses a wide range of issues from legislative rulings to homeland security. Gain a more thorough understanding of complex and interrelated policy challenges, including public health and safety, urban sprawl, immigration, and affordable housing. Learn to work with government and community shareholders as you broaden your public policy perspective.
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Local Government Management (M.P.A) ( Know More)
Today's local leaders must understand how to create and maintain sustainable communities that are environmentally sound, economically prosperous, and socially equitable. Explore the interrelated elements that make a community viable and access the tools and resources for sustainable community development as you prepare for a career as a town manager, department head, or director of a social service organization.
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Criminal Justice - Mixed-Model (Ph.D.) ( Know More)
This specialization is designed for criminal justice professionals, including supervisors and managers in policing, courts, corrections, security, and associated support agencies, who aspire to move into upper-level management and administrative assignments. The coursework includes an in-depth review and discussion of contemporary decision-making models and issues confronting the American criminal justice system.
The Mixed-Model option is a more flexible program of study that includes online courses and Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs). Study independently and work closely with a faculty mentor to apply your research to an area in which you are passionate.
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Criminal Justice (Ph.D.) ( Know More)
In the Ph.D. in Human Services program-one of the largest of its kind-you'll be part of a community of professionals devoted to making a difference. You'll focus on applying action-oriented research to your practical expertise so that you can better assess, modify, and develop cutting-edge public and private services.
The Criminal Justice specialization addresses current issues related to public safety, juvenile delinquency, the courts and prisons, as well as solutions to the control and elimination of criminal behavior. Students study demographic shifts, economic disparity among racial and ethnic groups, urban decay, interpersonal violence, and the increasing role of substance abuse and poverty in criminal behavior. Graduates are prepared to lead the complex process of changing the community's social, educational, and economic infrastructures to reduce violence.
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Criminal Justice - Course-Based (Ph.D.) ( Know More)
This specialization is designed for criminal justice professionals, including supervisors and managers in policing, courts, corrections, security, and associated support agencies, who aspire to move into upper-level management and administrative assignments. The coursework includes an in-depth review and discussion of contemporary decision-making models and issues confronting the American criminal justice system.
The Course-Based option is a structured program of study comprised of online courses. As a student, you will follow a specific plan for completion and may be eligible to graduate in three years (varies by student).
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