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The Associate of Arts degree program with a concentration in Criminal Justice focuses on policing practices, corrections, the criminal court system and juvenile justice. Students take a comprehensive look at these topics through interactive assignments that not only develop their critical-thinking skills, but also enable them to recognize the functions of the criminal justice professions within their communities.

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Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree online from Ashford University to enhance your understanding of the criminal justice system and the impact social issues have on maintaining a just society. Investigate both the social and legal sides of criminal justice, from forensics and psychology to crime prevention and terrorism. Be an instrument for change when you choose this degree program to better understand the legal and social forces that shape American culture.

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Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management degree online from Ashford University, and examine the human side of managing organizations. Learn to facilitate better communication, group behavior, decision-making, and human resources management while observing a code of ethics. Improve your understanding of how organizations function and develop effective skills in management and leadership. Define and understand strategic planning, financial management, law and marketing and other areas in which an organizational leader must be knowledgeable in order to be effective. Use previous education or work experience to enhance and personalize your Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management degree when you pair it with a transfer concentration.

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Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree online from Ashford University to enhance your understanding of the criminal justice system and the impact social issues have on maintaining a just society. Investigate both the social and legal sides of criminal justice, from forensics and psychology to crime prevention and terrorism. Be an instrument for change when you choose this degree program to better understand the legal and social forces that shape American culture.

Specialization — Political Science & Government

Learn about the complex inner workings of the United States government and the global environment when you add a specialization in Political Science & Government to your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree.

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Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science degree online from Ashford University, and develop a sound understanding of the society we live in – individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures – from various perspectives. Take a multidisciplinary approach to social sciences where different outlooks are applied to real-world issues. Specialize your degree when you apply approved transfer credits toward a concentration. Adding a concentration allows you to use credit you've already earned and enhances your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science degree.

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The mission of the Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice (AACJ) is to educate students from diverse backgrounds in the theory and application of law enforcement and the prevention, adjudication, and correction of juvenile and adult crime. Students will develop the skills and knowledge to prepare them for public or private service careers within the criminal justice field. The program will emphasize ethics and leadership, evidence-based knowledge and analysis, and developing an understanding of the dynamic between society, law, and government.

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The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) is to educate students from diverse backgrounds in the theory and application of law enforcement and the prevention, adjudication, and correction of juvenile and adult crime. Students will develop the skills and knowledge to prepare them for public or private service careers within the criminal justice field. The program will emphasize ethics and leadership, evidence-based knowledge and analysis, and developing an understanding of the dynamic between society, law, and government. The BSCJ program offers area concentrations that enable students to tailor their degrees to their career and educational goals.

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The B.S. in Criminal Justice program is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in law enforcement, the justice system, corrections, homeland security, and social services. The program blends contemporary theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices. Learning is supported through coursework and a final capstone project. Plus, the program uses the latest interactive media, including lifelike, computer-generated scenarios from crime scenes.

You will apply criminal justice theories to current issues as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas:

• * Civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness
• * Collection and analysis of data across organizations
• * Teamwork and communication

Our curriculum is based on the recommendations of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The program can help prepare you to become a more effective social change agent in criminal justice organizations at the local, state, federal, or international levels.

Concentrations

• Computer Information Systems and Security
• Crime and Criminals
• Criminal Justice Management and Administration
• Homeland Security
• Human Services for Criminal Justice

Accelerate Into Master's (AIM)
Transition from a bachelor's degree to a master's degree in less time with Walden's Accelerate Into Master's (AIM) degree option. AIM offers high-achieving undergraduate students an opportunity to take as many as five graduate-level courses in their undergraduate coursework. Upon completion, credits from these courses can be applied toward a master's degree. With the AIM degree option, you can earn your master's degree in as little as one year, depending on your individual progress and degree program.

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The B.S. in Criminal Justice program is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in law enforcement, the justice system, corrections, homeland security, and social services. The program blends contemporary theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices. Learning is supported through coursework and a final capstone project. Plus, the program uses the latest interactive media, including lifelike, computer-generated scenarios from crime scenes.

You will apply criminal justice theories to current issues as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas:

• * Civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness
• * Collection and analysis of data across organizations
• * Teamwork and communication

Our curriculum is based on the recommendations of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The program can help prepare you to become a more effective social change agent in criminal justice organizations at the local, state, federal, or international levels.

Concentrations

• Computer Information Systems and Security
• Crime and Criminals
• Criminal Justice Management and Administration
• Homeland Security
• Human Services for Criminal Justice

Accelerate Into Master's (AIM)
Transition from a bachelor's degree to a master's degree in less time with Walden's Accelerate Into Master's (AIM) degree option. AIM offers high-achieving undergraduate students an opportunity to take as many as five graduate-level courses in their undergraduate coursework. Upon completion, credits from these courses can be applied toward a master's degree. With the AIM degree option, you can earn your master's degree in as little as one year, depending on your individual progress and degree program.

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The B.S. in Psychology program provides you with a broad understanding of psychology and its relevance in today's increasingly diverse and global society. You will apply psychological theories to current issues in psychology as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas: social awareness, responsibility, and civic engagement; cross-cultural competence; and evidence-based decision-making in an information-rich world. Take up to 70 percent of your courses in psychology or choose elective courses from other majors.

Concentrations

• Child Development Infant/Toddler
• Child Development PreSchool
• Criminal Justice
• Human Services
• Psychology Applied to Everyday Life
• Psychology Applied to the Helping Professions
• Psychology Applied to the Workplace
• Preparation for Graduate Studies

Accelerate Into Master's (AIM)
Transition from a bachelor's degree to a master's degree in less time with Walden's Accelerate Into Master's (AIM) degree option. AIM offers high-achieving undergraduate students an opportunity to take as many as five graduate-level courses in their undergraduate coursework. Upon completion, credits from these courses can be applied toward a master's degree. With the AIM degree option, you can earn your master's degree in as little as one year, depending on your individual progress and degree program.

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The B.S. in Criminal Justice program is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in law enforcement, the justice system, corrections, homeland security, and social services. The program blends contemporary theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices. Learning is supported through coursework and a final capstone project. Plus, the program uses the latest interactive media, including lifelike, computer-generated scenarios from crime scenes.

You will apply criminal justice theories to current issues as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas:

• * Civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness
• * Collection and analysis of data across organizations
• * Teamwork and communication

Our curriculum is based on the recommendations of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The program can help prepare you to become a more effective social change agent in criminal justice organizations at the local, state, federal, or international levels.

Concentrations

• Computer Information Systems and Security
• Crime and Criminals
• Criminal Justice Management and Administration
• Homeland Security
• Human Services for Criminal Justice

Accelerate Into Master's (AIM)
Transition from a bachelor's degree to a master's degree in less time with Walden's Accelerate Into Master's (AIM) degree option. AIM offers high-achieving undergraduate students an opportunity to take as many as five graduate-level courses in their undergraduate coursework. Upon completion, credits from these courses can be applied toward a master's degree. With the AIM degree option, you can earn your master's degree in as little as one year, depending on your individual progress and degree program.

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The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in criminal justice and a broad liberal arts education. The Web-based baccalaureate program combines the professional skills of specialized areas of criminal justice with research and analytical skills. As a graduate of this program, you may seek opportunities in law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, fraud investigation, or juvenile justice facilities.* You can further specialize your degree by pursuing one of the following emphasis areas: computer crime, corrections, crime scene investigation, forensic psychology, homeland security, juvenile justice, or law enforcement.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.

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An associate in Criminal Justice degree provides a solid foundation for a wide variety of career options for those looking to make an impact in their communities. Along with a liberal arts education base, you will also learn the technical skills required to seek entry-level employment in the field. The associate program also offers three areas of emphasis in Law Enforcement, Private Security and Corrections for the student to specialize in. Students can complete this degree in 2 years.

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Examine the roles, responsibilities, issues, and trends related to contemporary law enforcement organizations. Explore evidence and proof. Study trial proceedings, constitutional concepts, and criminal case law. As a graduate, you may qualify to pursue advanced positions within police departments and other law enforcement agencies.*
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.

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Focus on enhancing your ability to identify and interact with mentally ill individuals, intervene in crisis situations, and understand the impact of crime on its victims and the community. As a graduate, you may qualify to pursue positions within police departments and law enforcement agencies, as well as opportunities in social services and the judicial system.*
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.

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

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The influence of technology and the changing face of crime have magnified the need for criminal justice specialists. Through the South University online Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice program, you can help meet this need. The Cyber Crime Specialization 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.

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The influence of technology and the changing face of crime have magnified the need for criminal justice specialists. Through the South University online Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice program, you can help meet this need. In the Juvenile Justice Specialization you'll learn the triggers to juvenile justice problems while you focus on juvenile protection, rehabilitation and incarceration.

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The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program may provide students with the skills necessary to maintain law and order; protect life and property; and conduct administration, planning, and research services. It is designed to help prepare students for entry-level opportunities in corrections, probation, immigration or security administration.

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Prepare for or enhance your career in law enforcement on-line or in a traditional classroom setting, in the Criminal Justice program at Virginia College where technology meets law enforcement. Virginia College's bachelor degree in Criminal Justice is offered online and on campus (or a combination of both) to fit the busy schedules of today's students. For those with work hours that vary from day to day, for students with an active family life, or for people who just want to complete their course work on their own schedule, online learning is an excellent option. This program is right for you if you are currently employed in the field, if you are interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice, or if you have a strong desire to make your community a better place in which to live. The program will help you succeed in a variety of criminal justice positions, including courtroom administrator, police officer, private security officer, probation or parole officer, juvenile delinquency case manager, corrections officer, police detective, industrial security, commercial security, or homeland security.

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Earning a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice will prepare students for entry level positions in various criminal justice settings from corrections to private security. Courses will cover investigation and law enforcement, law and courts, corrections and parole, and juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system to prepare graduates for multiple career options. Within the program at no additional cost graduates can earn 4 Academic Certificates in Corrections Technician, Crime Scene Investigation, Law Enforcement Skills, and Legal Studies and Court Process to enhance their credentials and earning potential.

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The Associate of Science degree curriculum in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare students to enter the criminal justice profession in a variety of first-line positions. Students in the program are exposed to the foundational areas of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, the courts, corrections and the juvenile justice system.

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The AIU Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree program combines the required General Education courses that can provide liberal arts foundation with specialized coursework designed to give students a professional education in the criminal justice field, with particular emphases in policing, courts, criminology, corrections, juvenile justice, homeland security and the field of forensic science. By studying key topics in Law Enforcement to complete the upper division’s core specialization requirements, AIU gives you the opportunity to focus your interests on the acquisition of industry-specific knowledge and skills common to industry-current criminal justice professionals.

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The AIU Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree program combines the required General Education courses that can provide liberal arts foundation with specialized coursework designed to give students a professional education in the criminal justice field, with particular emphases in policing, courts, criminology, corrections, juvenile justice, homeland security and the field of forensic science. By studying key topics in Corrections and Case Management to complete the upper division's core specialization requirements, AIU gives you the opportunity to focus your interests on the acquisition of industry-specific knowledge and skills common to criminal justice professionals.

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The AIU Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree program combines the required General Education courses that can provide liberal arts foundation with specialized coursework designed to give students a professional education in the criminal justice field, with particular emphases in policing, courts, criminology, corrections, juvenile justice, homeland security and the field of forensic science.

The goal of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program is to provide a well-rounded overview of the entire criminal justice system. Students can learn about criminal investigation, the impact of drug usage on crime, probation and parole. A choice of electives offers them the opportunity to delve into areas of particular interest, such as crime victim studies and issues of cultural diversity.