Online Criminal Justice (General) Degree Programs
Online general criminal justice degree programs with specializations in fraud examination, global issues, law, criminal justice & public administration, and more.
A degree in Criminal Justice is recommended for those who want a broad foundation in all aspects of the criminal justice system, including:
- Social and psychological causation factors in crime
- Police science and best-practices in law enforcement
- Criminal law and rules of evidence relevant to law enforcement
- Criminal investigation and forensics
- Corrections and rehabilitation (cont.)
- Juvenile justice and crime prevention
- Fraud prevention and examination
Our accredited schools and universities offer online Criminal Justice programs at the Certificate, Associates, Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral levels. These programs are designed for working adults who need maximum scheduling flexibility and want to complete their certificate or degree program in less time than is usually required for programs that require on-campus attendance.
Those who currently work in the criminal justice system will deepen their understanding of criminology, police science and criminal rehabilitation and enhance their qualifications for advancing into supervisory roles.
Adults who want make a career transition into criminal justice will gain a broad overview of the numerous career opportunities in this rewarding profession, and distinguish themselves as an applicant for entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections and private security.
Whether you want to start or accelerate your career in criminal justice, explore the online certificate and degree programs below and request more information today. The respective college or university will help you make sure that a particular program is the best choice for your academic and career objectives.
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University of Phoenix
- Criminal Justice (Associate's)
The Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice degree program focuses on policing practices, corrections, the criminal court system and juvenile justice. Students...
- Criminal Justice Administration (Bachelor's)
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree program focuses on management and leadership within criminal justice and related profession... - Organizational Security and Management (Bachelor's)
The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Security and Management degree is designed to address an increasing national and international need for greater tec...
Kaplan University Online
- Management and Supervision (Certificate)
Prepare online for a better shot at leadership positions. Gain the foundational knowledge and skills you need to become an effective manager or supervisor i... - Criminal Justice (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 students wi... - Adv. Start in Criminal Justice Admin & Mgmt (Bachelor's)
If you have your associate’s or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan University’s online advanced start... - Adv. Start in Int'l & Comparative Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
If you have your associate’s or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan University’s online advanced start... - Advanced Start Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree, our online advanced start program can help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice online in as... - Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
If you are seeking to advance your career in law enforcement, private security, or corrections or to pursue entry-level opportunities, the online Bachelor of... - Criminal Justice Admin & Mgmt (Bachelor's)
As the population in the United States increases, the number of law enforcement employees could follow suit. A growing workforce may require more supervisors... - Criminal Justice/Juvenile Justice (Bachelor's)
Juvenile Justice Emphasis: Focus on the unique needs of youth in today's justice system. Examine sentencing, risk and needs assessment, psychology, intervent... - Int'l & Comparative Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
This degree program could help develop the talent you need to start or advance your career in the field of international and comparative criminal justice.* Y... - Criminal Justice (Master's)
The continued growth of the Department of Homeland Security has led to a greater need for qualified criminal justice administrators and instructors. The Kapl... - Criminal Justice/Global Issues (Master's)
The continued growth of the Department of Homeland Security has led to a greater need for qualified criminal justice administrators and instructors. The Kapl... - Criminal Justice/Law (Master's)
The continued growth of the Department of Homeland Security has led to a greater need for qualified criminal justice administrators and instructors. The Kapl... - Criminal Justice/Leadership & Mgmt (Master's)
The continued growth of the Department of Homeland Security has led to a greater need for qualified criminal justice administrators and instructors. The Kapl...
American InterContinental University Online
- Criminal Justice (Associate's)
The AIU Online Associate of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Criminal Justice Administration combines real-world business skills with ... - Criminal Justice- Special Populations (Bachelor's)
The world has changed since September 2001. Not only has the U.S. Department of Labor predicted that by 2010 there will be more than a 29% increase in the de...
Bryant & Stratton College
- Criminal Justice (Associate's)
The rigorous Criminal Justice program provides a balance of theory and practice that will prepare graduates for entry-level employment in law enforcement, co... - Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
Students study the Criminal Justice administrative structure, which includes analysis of international, federal, state and local agencies involved directly a...
Keiser University Graduate School
- Criminal Justice (Master's)
Keiser University’s Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice provides an intensive study of theory and practice in the field of criminal justice. The ...
Boston University
- Master of Criminal Justice
Boston University’s Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) online program has established itself as one of the most respected criminal justice leadership programs ...
DeVry University
- Technical Management - Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
With qualifying prior college or field experience, you can add an important credential - a bachelor's degree - to your resume. Plus, by applying previously e...
Walden University Online
- Criminal Justice (B.S. Psych)
Through the Criminal Justice concentration, explore cognitive, behavioral, and psychological theories of criminal behavior from the serial killer to the terr... - Homeland Security Policy (M.P.A)
Today’s complex public safety environment demands smart policy on emergency response strategies. Prepare to implement protective measures and policies withou... - Interdisciplinary Policy Studies (M.P.A)
Public policy encompasses a wide range of issues from legislative rulings to homeland security. Gain a more thorough understanding of complex and interrelate... - Law and Public Policy (M.P.A)
Legal decisions and the law have a significant impact on the creation of public policy. Discover the relationships between law and public policy and access v... - Local Government Management (M.P.A)
Today’s local leaders must understand how to create and maintain sustainable communities that are environmentally sound, economically prosperous, and sociall... - Nonprofit Management & Leadership (M.P.A)
As governmental and nongovernmental institutions increasingly overlap and evolve, the demand for well-educated management professionals to excel in public se... - Policy Analysis (M.P.A)
Policy shapes the workings of government and its partners. This specialization provides a critical context within which organizations and individuals act in ... - Program Planning & Evaluation in Forensic Settings (Master's)
Learn to conduct and apply forensic mental health research to various legal settings and formulate research that applies to psychology and public policy. Dis... - Psychology & Legal Systems (Master's)
Explore the many ways you can interact with the court system as you gain a basic understanding of expert testimony, jury selection, and eyewitness testimony.... - Criminal Justice (Ph.D.)
In the Ph.D. in Human Services program-one of the largest of its kind-you'll be part of a community of professionals devoted to making a difference. You'll f... - Criminal Justice - Course-Based (Ph.D.)
This specialization is designed for criminal justice professionals, including supervisors and managers in policing, courts, corrections, security, and associ... - Criminal Justice - Mixed-Model (Ph.D.)
This specialization is designed for criminal justice professionals, including supervisors and managers in policing, courts, corrections, security, and associ... - Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
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, co... - Criminal Justice - CJ Mgmt & Administration (Bachelor's)
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, co... - Criminal Justice - Computer Info Syst & Security (Bachelor's)
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, co... - Criminal Justice - Crime and Criminals (Bachelor's)
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, co... - Criminal Justice - Homeland Security (Bachelor's)
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, co... - Criminal Justice - Human Services (Bachelor's)
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, co... - Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Across the public sector spectrum, career opportunities are predicted to expand rapidly over the next five years. At every level—federal, state, and local—th... - Public Management and Leadership (M.P.A.)
Apply a systems perspective as you create a public enterprise model and develop strategies for organizational change in the public organization of your choic... - Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace (M.P.A.)
Learn the immediate and long-term implications of anti-terrorist legislation and policies. Study how terrorism policies are drafted and enforced while you an...
Western International University
- Business with a Criminal Behavior Minor (Bachelor's)
Does a career in law enforcement or criminal justice fascinate you? This degree program will further your chances for success as you learn about the procedur... - Criminal Behavior (Bachelor's)
Does law enforcement, criminal justice, or social work interest you as a career choice? This degree program combines courses in criminal justice and behavior...
Saint Joseph's University
- Criminal Justice (Master's)
Saint Joseph’s is at the forefront of education in crime prevention, analytical techniques, and all aspects of federal Criminal Justice system. This gr... - Criminal Justice - Behavior Analysis (Master's)
The online master’s degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Behavior Analysis serves those who provide a variety of behavior management services,... - Criminal Justice - Homeland Security (Master's)
In the wake of 9/11, the U.S. Administration published the National Strategy for Homeland Security in order to keep the nation safe, free, and prosperous in ...
Argosy University Online
- Psychology - Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
The goal of Argosy's BA in Psychology program is for you to build a broad understanding of social sciences theory and the application of these theories in re...
Saint Leo University
- Criminal Justice (Associate)
Saint Leo University has been educating both active and aspiring criminal justice professionals for more than 30 years with class sizes small enough for inno... - Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
Today's criminal justice system has taken on global proportions, with worldwide geopolitical issues like terrorism changing the face of criminals and law enf... - Criminal Justice (Master's)
The blended Master of Science in Criminal Justice program offered at Saint Leo University is for those professionals who wish to complete the graduate progra... - Criminal Justice (MBA)
Saint Leo University's Online MBA Program enables you to earn your degree in the most convenient and efficient manner possible- over the internet. This innov...
Utica
- Cybersecurity - Cybercrime Investigations and Forensics (Bachelor's)
Utica College is one of few colleges in the United States offering a fully online Cybersecurity degree program at the undergraduate level. Our online c... - Cybersecurity - Information Assurance (Bachelor's)
Utica College is one of few colleges in the United States offering a fully online Cybersecurity degree program at the undergraduate level. Our online c... - Economic Crime Investigation (Bachelor's)
Utica College's Economic Crime Investigation online bachelor’s degree focuses on Financial Investigations by combining a wide spectrum of Criminal Justice, E... - Criminal Justice Administration - Planning and Leadership (Master's)
At Utica College, our online MS in Criminal Justice Administration offers the criminal justice professional an education in public administration that is ori... - Fraud Management (MBA)
This exciting program takes traditional business core courses and adds a distinct focus on fraud investigation, fraud prevention and financial investigation.... - Economic Crime Management (Master's)
The only graduate level program of its kind in the Americas, Utica’s Online Executive Master in Economic Crime Management provides executive-level education ...
Bowling Green State University
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Take the next step in your criminal justice career with Bowling Green State University's Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ). This high-caliber prog...
Virginia College
- Criminal Justice (Associate's)
Prepare for or enhance your career in law enforcement in an online setting. The new Criminal Justice Program at Virginia College…where technology meets law e... - Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
Prepare for or enhance your career in law enforcement with the new Criminal Justice Program from Virginia College Online...where technology meets law enforce... - Criminal Justice (Master's)
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) degree is designed to provide an advanced and in-depth study of the criminal justice system from a managemen...
University of the Rockies
- Master of Arts in Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies
Secure your Master of Arts in Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies Specialization at University of the Rockies. Take your education to the next level... - Doctor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies
Attain your Doctor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies Specialization at University of the Rockies. Be a practitioner and a scholar with advanced... - Graduate Certificate in Criminology and Justice Studies
Gain a foundation of strategic knowledge and practical skills to enhance your career while earning valuable graduate level credits when you complete a gradua...
Gonzaga University
- Master of Organizational Leadership
Create Lasting Change. Build a Legacy. Gonzaga University’s renowned online Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is an interdisciplinary program that...
University of Cincinnati
- Criminal Justice (Master's-1 Year Program)
Great leaders are born from great leaders. The faculty of the UC MCJ program is the most published, most recognizable, and most respected in the industry. Ou... - Criminal Justice (Master's-2 Year Program)
Great leaders are born from great leaders. The faculty of the UC MCJ program is the most published, most recognizable, and most respected in the industry. Ou...
Capella University
- Criminal Justice (Master's)
Advance your career and increase your effectiveness in the fields of corrections, criminal justice, or the judicial system by broadening your skill set and d... - Criminal Justice (Doctoral)
Make a difference in your career and your community through this Criminal Justice PhD specialization designed to prepare you to initiate positive change in t... - Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
Criminal justice careers put you on the front line, protecting and serving your community. This specialization provides an overview of public safety research...
Argosy University - Campus Programs
- Psychology-Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
The four-year Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program is intended for students with clearly-defined goals to enter fields of psychology, counseling or social ... - MBA in Fraud Examination
Argosy University's Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program is focused on identifying solutions, putting the solutions to work, and evaluating the co...
Tiffin University
- Bachelor of Criminal Justice in Justice Administration: Degree Completion
Tiffin University’s Degree Completion Program is specifically designed to help students complete their degree without missing a single day of work. Adult stu... - Master of Science in Criminal Justice: Criminal Behavior
The Criminal Behavior Concentration is designed for students interested in examining the relationship between Psychology and the Criminal Justice system. Stu... - Master of Science in Criminal Justice: Justice Administration
In the Justice Administration Concentration, the first semester will provide the student with perspectives in human resource management, statistical applicat...
Everest College Phoenix - Online
- Criminal Investigations (Associate's)
The Criminal Investigations program offers the fundamentals of crime scene investigation science and theory. Students in this program will learn: -Fingerpri... - Criminal Justice (Associate's)
Would you like to help enforce the law? Through our comprehensive program, you can gain the skills necessary to maintain law and order, protect life and prop... - Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
Would you like to help enforce the law? Through our comprehensive program, you can gain the skills necessary to maintain law and order, protect life and prop...
Westwood College
- Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice equips students academically and professionally by developing a knowledge base, social awareness and techn...
Ashford University
- Org Mgmt - Sociology (Bachelor's)
One of the best things about Ashford University's Organizational Management program is the ability to customize your degree to fit your professional and educ... - Social Science - Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BA/SS) degree from Ashford University and develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals... - Sociology (Bachelor's)
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree from Ashford University and discover the intricate framework of relationships between individuals and the soci... - Org Mgmt - Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
The Organizational Management program examines the human side of managing organizations, allowing for skill development in communication, group behavior, dec... - Social & Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice (BASCJ) degree to enhance your understanding of the criminal justice system and the impact social i...
Everest University Online
- Criminal Justice (Associate's)
This online Criminal Justice degree program is designed to prepare you for a career in corrections, probation, and law enforcement*, immigration, and securit... - Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
Would you like to help enforce the law? Through our online criminal justice degree program, you can gain the skills necessary to maintain law and order, prot... - Criminal Justice (Master's)
Do you want to contribute to the betterment of society? Further your knowledge of crime and the criminal justice system through a comprehensive study in the ...
Colorado Technical University Online
- Court Reporting (Bachelor's)
Colorado Tech Online is pleased to announce the addition of a Bachelor of Science in Court Reporting for students currently certified as Registered Professio... - Criminal Justice (Associate's)
OverviewThe fast-paced expansion of all areas of the criminal justice system is creating a demand for skilled workers as never before in local, state and fed... - Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program can gain a solid knowledge base in the triad areas of the courts, corrections, and law ... - Criminal Justice (Master's)
Colorado Tech Online's MSM degree program with a concentration in Criminal Justice is designed to help meet the emerging administrative and leadership needs ...
Harrison College
- Criminal Justice (Associate's)
This program provides students with a broad spectrum of coursework in corrections, law enforcement, private security, and investigation. The program is desig... - Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
The mission of this program is to provide students with a systems perspective of criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts, and corrections....
CTU Institute for Advanced Studies
- Criminal Justice (Master's)
Colorado Tech Online's MSM degree program with a concentration in Criminal Justice is designed to help meet the emerging administrative and leadership needs ...
Grand Canyon University
- Justice Studies (Bachelor's)
Justice Studies is an interdisciplinary field that embraces those aspects of the social sciences and the humanities that are relevant to an understanding of ... - Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement (Master's)
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice is designed for students seeking to expand their understanding of the law, social order, and justice. This program ... - Criminal Justice: Legal Studies (Master's)
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice is designed for students seeking to expand their understanding of the law, social order, and justice. This program ...
Strayer University
- Criminal Justice (Associate's)
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 enforcem... - CJ: Computer Security and Forensics (Bachelor's)
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 enforc... - CJ: Criminal Justice Administration (Bachelor's)
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 enforc... - CJ: Homeland Security Technology (Bachelor's)
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 enforc...
Penn Foster Global
- Criminal Justice (Associate's)
Study Criminal Justice — at home, at your own pace. There are certain skills you need to begin a career in the field of Criminal Justice. The Penn Foster Cr...
Hodges University
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice field is growing by leaps and bounds, offering to criminal justice professionals a vast number of exciting and rewarding career opportun... - Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
The principal objective of the Criminal Justice Program is to deliver a comprehensive program of teaching and research to support the criminal justice system... - Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
Hodges University Associate of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare you for a promotion if you already work in the criminal justice field or fo...
University of Maryland University College / UMUC Online
- Undergraduate Certificate in Correctional Administration
UMUC's Undergraduate Correctional Administration Certificate is designed to prepare students to work in adult, juvenile, and community corrections. The progr... - Master of Science in Management - Criminal Justice
The field of criminal justice has expanded far beyond the traditional roles of the police, courts and corrections. Employers are actively seeking personnel t... - Bachelor of Science in Investigative Forensics
University of Maryland University College's Bachelor of Science in Investigative Forensics provides a thorough foundation in the knowledge and skills necessa... - Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
UMUC's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice focuses on the nature of crime and the institutions and processes that prevent and respond to crime in a democ...
Upper Iowa University
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program is to prepare the learner to understand the application of research-based theory, legal gu... - Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) in Justice Administration
The purpose of the M.P.A. with a Justice Administration emphasis is to prepare the learner for successful management of government and not-for-profit agencie...
University of Nebraska at Kearney
- Comparative Criminal Justice Systems - Undergrad - Spring
This University of Nebraska at Kearney course examines selected non-American criminal justice systems. Specific areas of comparison will include but not be l... - Criminal Justice Research Methods - Undergrad - Spring
A University of Nebraska at Kearney course intended to give students some fundamentals in planning, research, and grant writing for criminal justice subsyste...
UMassOnline
- Graduate Certificate in Security Studies
The Graduate Certificate in Security Studies is appropriate for students with a general interest in homeland security, professionals who are currently employ... - Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
This online Criminal Justice master's degree meets the changing needs of the criminal justice community. Working professionals and those planning on entering... - Criminal Justice Studies Certificate
The UMass Amherst Division of Continuing Education, in close association with the nationally ranked Sociology Department at UMass Amherst, now offers the Cri...
California Coast University
- Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
The Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice is a self-paced learning program that may be completed online. Study programs are not structured in semes... - Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice is a self-paced learning program that may be completed online. Study programs are not structured in semest...
Columbia Southern University
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice professionals can enjoy satisfying careers in a growing field where employment prospects continue to expand at federal, state and local leve... - Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University's Bachelor of Criminal Justice Administration degree program was designed for those seeking to obtain positions within the crimi... - Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration Degree
The Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration is designed to provide post-baccalaureate education to criminal justice professionals. The pr...
Penn Foster College
- Associate Degree in Criminal Justice
Study Criminal Justice - at home, at your own pace. You'll learn about: Courts and the criminal justice system; Police management and law enforcement; Police...
