Online Degree in Criminal Justice

Program Title: Associate Degree Course in Criminal Justice

Description: A degree in criminal justice helps you get high-level jobs with government & police organizations. You deal with complex subject areas like terrorism, criminal laws, homeland security, administration and social issues. As a part of the criminal justice career you help maintain law & order, save lives, safeguard property, conduct planning and be a part of research based projects. They also offer psychological help by counseling prisoners; are involved in social services; and, provide aid to the prisoners’ families. Students get to improve their administrative and inter-personal skills. It is a well-regarded and well-paying profession.

Syllabus: Besides the basic topics, specialized subjects are also included to make the curriculum more comprehensive. Topics include:

• Criminology
• Criminal Laws
• Research Methods in Criminal Justice
• Applied Criminal Justice Ethics
• Bio-Terrorism
• Institutional Corrections
• Supervisory Practices in Criminal Justice
• Managing Criminal Justice Organizations
• Comparative Justice Systems
• Software Applications

Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC); The U.S. Department of Education; and The Higher Learning Commission

Format of Education: Online Course

Language: English 

Job Opportunities: The requirement for criminal justice professionals is growing more than ever. Graduates can choose to become a prison administrator or a crime investigator or a private investigator. Criminal Justice professionals can get entry-level jobs in sheriff’s departments, police departments, law enforcement fields, prisons or in private security agencies. More than 500,000 jobs were held by criminal justice professionals last year. Average annual earnings are around $50,000 and can go up to $150,000 for experienced and skilled professionals.

University / Institutes:

Penn Foster Career School: With 13 million students enrolled since 1890, Penn Foster Career School is the world's largest and most respected distance learning institution.

Kaplan University: Kaplan University was founded in 1937. It offers accredited associate and bachelor degrees. Kaplan University’s broad selection of programs addresses the career goals of working adults. Kaplan University’s courses are very competitively priced making it affordable for you.