North Georgia College & State University Launches New Online Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice

Recognizing the importance of having qualified and well-educated people working in the law enforcement field, North Georgia College & State University is now offering an online-only graduate degree program in criminal justice. The degree program was designed for those already working in the law enforcement field or students interested in entering that field. Master of [...]

Harrison College offers scholarship for working mothers

Harrison College recently announced that it will offer a scholarship for working moms who wish to pursue a college education, the Evansville Courier and Press reports. Officials told the news source that the new scholarship is geared toward helping women who are working or reentering the workforce and have a child under age 18 at [...]

Online university partners with the association to give members tuition discounts

Capella University, which is an online school, recently partnered with the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) in an effort to help its members enroll in criminal justice and public safety programs at a reduced cost.

Grantham University celebrates its 60-year anniversary

Grantham University recently announced its 60-year anniversary of providing education to working adults. The online school offers fully accredited degrees in many high-demand fields, such as business management, computer science, criminal justice, engineering technology, information systems security and nursing.

New cybersecurity degree programs aim to increase the number of professionals in the field

The University of Maryland has established three cybersecurity degree programs to help alleviate the Homeland Security Department’s need for professionals in this field, reports DefenseSystems. Currently, the bachelor’s degree program in cybersecurity requires 120 credits, including 33 credits of major specific coursework. The curriculum is offered completely online or in a hybrid format. Furthermore, master’s [...]

Online programs helping students obtain degrees from afar

Online degree programs are becoming mainstream as more working professionals look to further their careers with a higher education. This week, Campbellsville University announced that it will introduce four new associate of science degree programs next spring. The Kentucky school says all courses will be online. Online Education Business administration, Christian studies, criminal justice and [...]

Online programs can help working professionals advance in their careers

When a college develops a new online program, it can open a door of possibilities for adults who are looking to finish their education. This week, Kaplan University announced that it will be introducing a number of new online programs to cater to the growing demand for adult education. Master’s and Bachelor’s Programs A master’s [...]

4 Great Criminal Justice Careers

Criminal Justice Degrees are one of the most sought after degrees currently, and one with the biggest employment potential, according to a report from the Department of Education.

Four of the fastest growing and most profitable careers in Criminal Justice are the following:

1. Crime Scene Investigator- If you’ve ever watched any CSI shows on TV, you have a slightly…

America’s 7 Most Elusive Criminals

Throughout America’s history, there have been thousands of criminals. The Pew Research Center reported that in 2008, there were 2.3 million individuals behind bars.And then in 2009 approximately one in 31 U.S. adults were behind bars or on probation. From America's beginnings as a dumping ground for England's criminals, individuals who defy the law have [...]