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Online Criminal Justice Degree Programs

Graduate and undergraduate degree programs available online in criminal justice, forensic science, law enforcement, corrections, homeland security, law, justice administration, and more.

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
- Martin Luther King, Jr.

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What is "Criminal Justice"?
Criminal justice is defined as "The system of law enforcement, the bar, the judiciary, corrections, and probation that is directly involved in the apprehension, prosecution, defense, sentencing, incarceration, and supervision of those suspected of or charged with criminal offenses".
(Source: yourDictionary.com)

Law and Criminal Justice Education
Whether you seek an entry level position or wish career advancement, criminal justice education is available at the certificate, associate, bachelor and master's degree levels. A criminal justice degree can put you on a career path in Law Enforcement, Investigations, Courts, Security, Corrections, Law, Forensic Science and Public Safety.

Certificate Programs in Criminal Justice
Certificates are normally a one year program of study, and once earned, can assist you in beginning a career or advancing your career in a specialized subject area. One year certificate programs available include a Crime Scene Technician Certificate, a Certificate in Criminal Justice and a Certificate in Terrorism and National Security Management. Most criminal justice schools will let you transfer credits earned in fulfillment of a certificate to other degree programs.

Associate Degree Programs in Criminal Justice
Associate degrees in Criminal Justice are available in many areas of specialization and can be completed in two years or less. Focus areas include law enforcement, corrections, paralegal, private security, court reporting and more. Credits earned in fulfillment of an associate degree can usually be transferred to a bachelor degree program.

Bachelor Degree Programs in Criminal Justice
If you are seeking employment in law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, or juvenile justice facilities or want to advance your current criminal justice career, consider a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. A criminal justice background may provide career opportunities in corporate security, public safety, loss prevention and private protective services, or investigation. Bachelor degrees in Criminal Justice can be completed in four years or less.

Master's Degree Programs in Criminal Justice
Master's degrees in Criminal Justice are designed to advance careers and to improve the knowledge and skills of working professionals.

What types of careers in Criminal Justice are available?
Here are just a few of the many career paths in Criminal Justice:

Attorney
Bailiff
Border Patrol Agent
CIA Agent
Corrections Officer
Court Reporter
Crime Scene Technician
Criminal Investigator
Customs Agent
Detective
Drug Enforcement Agent
FBI Agent

Industrial Security Specialist
Law Librarian
Legal Secretary
Paralegal
Police Officer
Postal Service Investigator
Private Investigator
Probation & Parole Officer
Secret Service Agent
Sheriff
US Marshall
Warden

Online Degrees in Criminal Justice

Online degree programs in law and criminal justice from accredited universities and colleges:

Court Reporting
Court Reporting, Realtime Reporting, Captioning Programs

Law and Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Administration

Justice Administration
Administration of Justice

Law Degree
Juris Doctor, LL.B, LL.M, Health Law

Paralegal and Legal Services
Legal Studies, Court Process

Online Degrees in Law Enforcement

Online degree programs in policing and investigation from accredited universities and colleges:

Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Skills, Police Science, Police Leadership

Crime Scene and Forensics
Crime Scene Technology, Crime Scene Technician

Forensic Accounting
Fraud Management, Economic Crime Management, Forensic Accounting

Forensics Science
Forensic Nursing, Digital Forensics, Forensic Science

Online Degrees in Security and Corrections

Online degree programs in homeland security, corrections and loss prevention from accredited universities and colleges:

Corrections
Corrections Management, Corrections majors, Correctional Administration, and more

Public Safety
Homeland Security, Terrorism, Public Safety Management

Security & Loss Prevention
Private Security, Security Management, Business Security

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