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Our accredited colleges and universities offer online Associate's degrees in Criminal Justice with these specialized concentrations:
- Law enforcement is one of the basic functions of the criminal justice system, and is a function of government agencies ranging from the local police to the FBI. Law enforcement degree programs focus on the prevention of crime and apprehension of suspects, and provide a broad understanding of the criminal justice system at all levels.
- Criminal Investigations is one of the most critical tasks in law enforcement, as well as in private and corporate security. These degree programs focus on topics such as crime scene management, forensic evidence analysis, witness and suspect interrogation and computer forensics.
If you currently work in the criminal justice system, an Associate's degree will enhance your qualifications for more specialized positions and supervisory roles. If you want to make a career transition into criminal justice, an Associate's degree will differentiate you as an applicant for entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections, insurance investigation and private security.
An Associate's degree in Criminal Justice also satisfies many of the general education requirements necessary for a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Many credits may be transferable to other Bachelor's degree programs, enabling you to keep your options open if your career objectives change.
Important: Associate's degrees are either transfer or vocational degrees. If you want your credits to be apply toward a Bachelor's degree, make sure that you choose an Associate's program that offers a transfer degree. If your goal is to acquire specific job skills and you don-t need the credits to be transferable, a vocational or profession Associate's degree may be your best choice.
Online Associate's degree programs in Criminal Justice are designed for working adults who need maximum scheduling flexibility and want to complete their degree in less time than is usually required for on-campus programs.
If want to start or advance a career in law enforcement or criminal investigations, explore these online Associate's degree programs and request more information today. The respective college or university will help you make sure that a particular program is right for your academic and career objectives.
Select Associate Law Enforcement, Policing & Investigation Degree Program:
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement (Associate's)
If you want to work in the criminal justice field, this online degree will prepare you to find the job you want. Our Web based program provides a solid foundation in the areas of law enforcement, courts... 
- Criminal Investigations (Associate's)
The Criminal Investigations program offers the fundamentals of crime scene investigation science and theory.
After training in this program, graduates may work in federal, state and local governments,...
- Criminal Justice (Associate's)
If you are a busy working adult with a dream to further your career and education, earning your Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice is the first step toward gaining the knowledge and skills you need t...
- Law Enforcement (Associate)
The Law Enforcement major provides you with the necessary foundation for successful employment and practice. You will receive an innovative academic and practical education in the law, the behavioral sc...
