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If you want to advance your criminal
justice career in law enforcement, private security
or corrections or pursue entry-level opportunities,
the Criminal Justice programs
here will help you meet your career goals.
What does studying for this degree involve?
Whether studied online or in a more traditional
classroom setting, the main focus of the criminal
justice degree is the way in which society as
a whole interrelates with crime and the criminal
justice system. It is a career-oriented degree
but also has a strong liberal arts element and
subjects studied are likely to range from something
like the philosophy of punishment or the study
of crime and criminals to psychology, sociology,
history and political science.
What types of criminal justice degree are available?
Degrees in this field are available from
associate to doctoral level. The associate degree
is intended to provide
an initial education in this subject area and
is considered to be appropriate for anyone intending
to make a career in local, state, federal or
private correctional facilities or police agencies.
The bachelor’s degree requires more in-depth
study and is a good preparation for students
who want to continue their studies at law or
graduate school, or who are seeking a career
in criminal justice administration. The master’s
and doctoral degrees are intended for students
who want to undertake much
more advanced work and, in the case of PhD students,
to carry out their own research.
Career opportunities for graduates
Criminal justice graduates have a wide
variety of careers open to them, although the actual
position they take up on graduation will depend
on the type of degree they have earned. Typical
job titles include the following: parole officer,
social worker, correctional administrator, federal
law enforcement officer, court administrator,
probation officer, criminal justice planner.
Online criminal justice degrees from associate’s
to master’s level are available from a
wide variety of different schools, colleges and
universities.
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Kaplan University
Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher
Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools. |
The Kaplan University School of Business
offers the following online accounting degree and certificate programs:
 Bachelor
of Science in Criminal Justice
The BS criminal justice degree
provides students with a solid grounding in criminal justice
and
a broad
liberal
arts knowledge base. This criminal justice degree program will
help you combine professional skills of specialized areas of criminal
justice with analytical skills. Students of this program find
employment in criminal justice fields
such as law enforcement and corrections, probation and parole, or
juvenile justice facilities.The Kaplan Bachelor
of Science in Criminal Justice program offers specialization
in Law Enforcement, Private Security and Corrections. Students
pursue careers in private security, prison administration,
law enforcement,
crime scene investigation, private investigations, or homeland
security.
Associate
of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
The Associate of Applied Science
in Criminal Justice will help you to maximize your chances
of finding the employment you want in the Criminal Justice
field.
The Kaplan AS in Criminal Justice provides a solid foundation
in law enforcement,
courts, corrections, and security. This foundation,
combined with liberal arts knowledge and technical
skills required for specialized employment areas,
will help you build a successful career in
the Criminal Justice field. Students
seeking entry-level
employment in the criminal justice field should consider
the Associate Degree level. Graduates of the Associate
degree program find employment in police & sheriff's
departments,
law enforcement offices jails and prisons, juvenile
detention facilities, and private-sector security.
Master
of Science in Criminal Justice
The Master of Science in Criminal
Justice is based upon a model of relevant,
practical knowledge. The MS program offers
a nonthesis track with a focus on practical
law enforcement and a researched thesis
track that concentrates on theory and preparation
for criminal justice instruction. The Master
of Science in Criminal Justice program specializes
in Law, Global Issues in Criminal
Justice, Leadership
and Executive Management, and Policing. The MS
degree program is available to anyone with a bachelor's
degree from an accredited
college who wants to
further their career in criminal justice. This
degree program will prepare you for top level opportunities
in law enforcement, security, court systems, education,
and training.
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Criminal Justice Degree Programs
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Saint Leo University
Saint Leo University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate's,
Bachelor's and Master's degrees. |
The Saint Leo University School of
Criminal Justice offers the following online Bachelor of Arts in
Criminal Justice program:
BA
in Criminal Justice
This Bachelor of Arts Degree Program will prepare graduates for a rapid
career advancement in criminal justice and related fields.
The
detailed program will enhance your effectiveness with a solid foundation
for rapid advancement to administrative levels. It will prepare
students for graduate study in criminal
justice administration and similar
fields. Areas of employment include U.S. Customs,
Drug Enforcement Administration, Secret Service, District
Court and others.
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Justice Degrees
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