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Undergraduate Degrees in Criminal Justice
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Criminal Justice programs combine a broad variety of topics and discliplines related to law enforcement, the courts, and America’s criminal justice system. Most Criminal Justice programs offer specific concentrations to focus on, such as:
• Crime and criminology for those interested in law enforcement
• Justice Policy for those interested in law and public policy
• Community Justice for those interested in social work and “helping” careers
The majority of people who obtain a Criminal Justice degree use it to begin their careers in law enforcement, corrections, criminal law or social work. The degree can also be used as a stepping stone to an advanced degree, such as a Master’s in Criminal Justice or a Master’s in Public Administration.
Most 4-year colleges and universities offer at least a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, and many offer advanced degrees at the Master’s and Doctorate levels as well. Two-year colleges quite often offer an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice.
Depending on the institution, the name of the degree may differ, so don’t be surprised to see programs with names such as “Administration of Justice” or “Justice Studies.” The name may be different, but the coursework will be the same and the degree will be just as valuable in the end.
Associates Degree in Criminal Justice:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice:
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DiveRecoverySheriff
27 days ago
72 Comments
For those seeking A.S. degrees here in Minnesota, the U of M or U of M Duluth offers a great program to further enhance your degree to a Bachelors degree.
jonathan257
about 1 month ago
94 Comments
I'm currently attending Tidewater Community College for my Associates Degree in Administration of Justice. I'm hoping to graduate December 2010. I have taken most of my classes online, and they are great. One of my professors is the Sheriff of Norfolk county in Virginia, another one is the senior Deputy Sheriff of Virgina Beach.
Charles22
2 months ago
2 Comments
I'm currenty attending American Public University in Virgina for my Associates Degree in Criminal Justice Majoring & Computer Forensic. I will graduate November of 2011
futurecop32
2 months ago
48 Comments
I'm currenty attending Bryant & Stratton College in Wisconsin for my Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. I will graduate December 2010.
kriselizabeth77
2 months ago
2 Comments
I am currently a student attending Howard CC in Md. Its a great school, I have two more classes I need in order to have assoc. However If anyone is willing to give me some input on where to start I am looking into becoming a police officer and eventually joining mounted police.force.(hopefully) . As far as online classes I know little of and am interested what my next step should be in order to pursue my career choice! Thanks for the time!
chad1020
3 months ago
84 Comments
currently attending online at AMU/APUS
crbell67
3 months ago
6 Comments
I hit the wrong button, I did not mean to give a thumbs down to online education. I am all for it.
crbell67
3 months ago
6 Comments
I Graduated with my Associates Degree in Criminal Justice in December of 2008. I am now taking classes for my Bachelors Degree with the concentration in corrections I will graduate in March of 2011. I am attending Anthem College Online.
Blueblood1974
4 months ago
3378 Comments
I take my online course since 2007 through Lynn University in Boca raton. In 2011 I will graduate.
tigertony26
5 months ago
2 Comments
I have decided to open my horizons and start a Criminal Justice course with Herzing University!
I am excited to take this journey in my life! Hats off to those who defend us and our freedoms in many ways shapes and forms!
tonya9838
5 months ago
10 Comments
I am hoping someone out there can assist me with this question...
Well, my question is, that I am going to complete my Associates degree in Science Criminal Investigations and I want to know how do I get my foot in the door into that career field, I know that I can't get a job as an agent because of my age but how do I get somewhere? If you don't mind helping me out with this I would so appreciate it, I just want to get into somewhere, my foot in the door so to speak.
I thank you so much for your help...
MrPriestley
6 months ago
8 Comments
To Novem26 Are you interested in adding to your criminology degree, and are tech savvy? You could try UAT, University of Advancing Technologies. They work hand in hand with the FBI, CIA, and with other Federal Agencies. Are you possibly going towards more of the Lawyer's side of criminology try University of California: Berkley whose Law Department is new.
novem26
6 months ago
2 Comments
Will be graduating soon with a BA in criminology and am looking for any adivice for a good graduate school in the criminal justice field? Any advice? Would prefer an online degree prgram. Hope someone has had a good experience....
sgordon28
6 months ago
4 Comments
im currently enrolled in aiu second re entry in criminal justice online i like it you advisor and teacher meet with you twice a week and inter act with other students is a great they really do help you my sister went to phonix it was crap she passed her classes and they dropped her and then wanted their money
timcsi01
7 months ago
2 Comments
I'm going to ITT Tech in Fort Lauderdale. Anybody knows about this school? I'm taking CJ ,my first year!