Online Criminal Justice Degree Programs & Training

An increased emphasis on homeland security and intelligence has created a new demand for educated criminal justice professionals, like detectives, police officers, border patrol agents, probation counselors, juvenile judges, court clerks and more.

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The U.S. Department of Labor is projecting rapid growth in corrections, law enforcement and the courts system. By the year 2010, the need for qualified Criminal Justice professionals is expected to grow at alarming rates:

• Correctional officers and jailers	32.4% More Jobs
• Police and sheriff's patrol officers	23.2% More Jobs
• Private detectives and investigators	23.5% More Jobs
• Security guards	35.2% More Jobs

At Colorado Tech University Online, you can earn your Bachelor’s (BSCJ) degree in Criminal Justice in just 15 months*, and pursue one of these hot careers.

The CTU Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is a unique program in that it offers students a component of forensic study not usually available at the undergraduate level. In addition, you can earn four Professional Certificates as you work toward the completion of your degree. Attaining these resume building certificates can help you advance in your career even before you graduate:

• Corrections Technician
• Crime Scene Investigation
• Law Enforcement Skills
• Legal Studies and Court Process

Students can enjoy relevant, real-world courses, taught by professors who are experienced in their fields, and a truly innovative and revolutionary online educational delivery system. Some of the courses available in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice include:

• ·Corrections Solutions
• Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice
• Law Enforcement and the Community
• Public Administration and Policy Making
• Laws of Evidence in Criminal Courts
• White Collar Crime
• American Criminal Procedure
• Juveniles and the Courts
• Crime Scene Analysis
• Investigating Crime
• Forensic Behavior Analysis

This Degree Program is designed to prepare you for a career and rapid advancement in the criminal justice system and related fields. This in-depth program will enhance your effectiveness, provide you with a foundation for advancement to administrative levels, and prepare you for graduate study in criminal justice administration and related fields. Agencies such as the U.S. Customs, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. District Court, Florida Department of Law Enforcement and others, provide practical experience for those who are not yet working professionals.

The AIU Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program is specifically targeted towards current law enforcement professionals looking to climb the ranks or students considering a career change to the rapidly expanding field of Criminal Justice.

This program can help students prepare for such vital, in-demand careers as FBI Agents, Corrections Officers, Security Analysts, U.S. Customs Agents, Directors of Airport Security and others. The Criminal Justice field needs qualified professionals, and now is the time to put your fingerprint on an exciting, rewarding career!

Are you ready to investigate an exciting career opportunity? The growing emphasis on homeland security has created an unprecedented demand for criminal justice and security professionals and AIU Online's accelerated degree program can help you put your fingerprint on this growing employment trend.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice can provide students with a superb foundation in some of the most interesting aspects of the industry including criminology and the causes of crime, and typologies and victims. Best of all, courses are taught by experts in the Criminal Justice field who bring their significant knowledge and expertise to each course. This program can prepare students for such vital, in-demand careers as FBI Officers, Correction Officers, Security Analysts, U.S. Customs Agents, Directors of Airport Security and others.

Serve Your Future Well The field of criminal justice is vital to preserving order in society. Fighting back against criminals on multiple levels – from providing security in the governmental, private or non-profit sector, to carrying out administrative roles - criminal justice professionals are crucial to ensuring the law is observed. If you’re ready to take on dynamic work in a profession that gives back, Rasmussen College can prepare you through its Online Associates in Criminal Justice degree program.

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Westwood College is a successful organization of nationally accredited post-secondary learning institutions that offers hands-on, career-focused educational programs. Our primary goal is to prepare students for rewarding jobs in high-demand careers. As opportunities are recognized in high-demand career fields, Westwood develops new programs with the cooperation of industry leaders. These programs are designed to meet the needs of our students, graduates, and employers.

The Accelerated Difference
At Westwood you can earn an associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor degree (where offered) in less than three years. This means less time learning a career and more time earning money in your career.

Flexible Enough to Fit Anyone's Life
You may be wondering if you have the time to go back to school. Westwood offers day, night, and online schedules to fit your busy life. No matter how packed your life may be, we'll find a program that will fit your schedule. Schedule options may vary by campus and program.

It's Hands-On
At Westwood, you won't only learn the information you'll need to succeed in your new career you'll learn the real-world skills that set Westwood graduates apart. You'll also be learning from practicing professionals in your career field.

Credit for Relevant College Work
Understanding the ever changing and pressing demands on adults today, Westwood assists qualifying students with obtaining a quality college degree in a shorter amount of time, by providing tuition credit for courses already taken, paid for, and time spent completing these courses. A Westwood College Admissions Representative can provide further information on "Westwood's Degree Completer Program".

Career Development, Even After Graduation
Even after you've graduated from your program, our Career Development Specialist will still be there for you. Westwood's Career Development Departments, located at each campus, will help you in your quest to find a rewarding career in the field of your choice.

Update Your Skills with Tuition-Free Alumni Retraining
After graduation Westwood wants to help you keep pace with the ever-changing careers of today and tomorrow. What does this mean? This means you can update your skills any time after graduation by taking classes in the program you graduated in, with no additional tuition charge (books, tools, and lab fees may apply). Subject to space availability.

This program will provide you with a rich base of knowledge about crime, criminals, victims, and the criminal justice system. You will study theory and research on crime prevention, policing, courts and corrections, and more.

Portland State University, Oregon’s only urban university, is the largest and most diverse in the state system. Portland State also is among the nation’s best colleges in five categories that lead to student success, according to U.S. News & World Report in its “America’s Best Colleges 2005” edition.

BS in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Portland State University's online Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice provides the launching pad for those with any associate's degree or 90 quarter credit (60 semester credit) hours of transferable college work to rise through the ranks, taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Our 90-credit program is designed and delivered to give you the instruction and support necessary to succeed. The B.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice is targeted toward current or future criminal justice professionals, who are interested in expanding their abilities to lead their profession in today's dynamic criminal justice environment.

Earn your Associate in Specialized Business (ASB) Degree in Criminal Justice - at home, at your own pace. There are certain skills you need to begin a career in the field of Criminal Justice. The Penn Foster Criminal Justice Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. You’ll learn about:

The workings of the courts and criminal justice system

• Police management and law enforcement
• Police studies and psychology
• Security and crime prevention
• The juvenile justice system

And you’ll learn it all at home – no classroom needed! This Penn Foster distance learning program is like having your own personal school of Criminal Justice! Why complete a distance learning Criminal Justice Program? First, you need to learn the law enforcement and criminal justice skills required — then, with the right credentials, you can:

• Earn $26,000 per year. Skilled and experienced Criminal Justice professionals can earn more.*
• Work in law enforcement – upholding rules and regulations in the community.
• Work in security and crime prevention – protecting property and businesses.
• Work in corrections – working to protect the rights of the public and prisoners in the institutional setting.

Demand for Criminal Justice professionals will lead to a 15% increase in jobs by 2012.** We’ll send you FREE information – with absolutely no obligation! Find out more about our complete Criminal Justice Program, including:

• Textbooks, study guides, and supplements
• Graded projects that let you apply what you’ve learned
• Toll-free instructional support
• Access to student services by website, phone, and mail

* All salary information is based on the "Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 Edition" a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor. Individual student earnings vary. ** Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2012. Source: "National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix," a publication of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Prepare for in-demand careers in Homeland Security, Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement and Corrections, Private Security, and Government and Public Agencies.

• Hands-On Learning: Featuring state-of-the-art simulation software and live Web-based networks
• Convenient: Learn anywhere. . .anytime; designed to fit your work or home schedule
• Scholarships and Financial Aid: Available for those who qualify
• For Military: Approved for Veterans Benefits and Tuition Assistance including NEXStep; SOC and NCPACE participating College.

The influence of technology and the shifting faces of crime have magnified the need for criminal justice specialists. Through the South University Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice program, you can help meet this need.

As a student in this online program, you’ll focus on the criminal justice field that most interests you by selecting one of five areas of emphasis:

Cyber Crime — Become familiar with one of the fastest-growing areas of criminal justice, which focuses on the recovery of digital information that has been used to commit crimes ranging from identity theft and embezzlement to cyber stalking and homicide

Crime Scene Investigation — Learn about one of the cornerstones of solving crime, which focuses on collecting and preserving physical evidence at a crime scene, understanding the functions of a crime laboratory, and reconstructing crime scenes

Law Enforcement — Prepare to protect the public and serve on the front lines of homeland security by learning about law enforcement operations, criminal law and investigation, and terrorism and homeland security

Juvenile Justice — Learn the triggers to juvenile justice problems while you focus on juvenile protection, rehabilitation and incarceration

Corrections — Study the correctional systems designed to protect the public from convicted offenders, as well as ways to rehabilitate and integrate these people back into society

When you graduate from the South University Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice 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.