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Online Law Enforcement, Policing & Investigation Degree Programs

Law Enforcement, Investigations, and Police Officer online degree programs in criminal justice with specializations in policing, fraud examination, criminal investigation, law enforcement, and more.

Police OfficerOur accredited colleges and universities offer a variety of criminal justice degrees 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.

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  • Policing specifically refers to community-based law enforcement by local police and sheriff departments and state patrol agencies. These degree programs focus on all aspects of police science, from crime prevention and suspect apprehension to community relations and emergency response.
  • Investigation is one of the most critical tasks at all levels of public law enforcement, as well as 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 youre specifically interested in white-collar and financial crime, consider a Criminal Justice degree with an emphasis on Fraud Examination.

These online Associates and Bachelors degree programs 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.

Those who currently work in the criminal justice system will enhance their qualifications for more specialized positions and supervisory roles. Those who want make a career transition into criminal justice will distinguish themselves as an applicant for entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections and private security.

If you want to start or accelerate a career makes a difference, explore these online programs in Law Enforcement, Policing and Investigation 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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Capella University

  • 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... Read More
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Ashford University

Western International University

  • BA in Criminal Behavior
    Does law enforcement, criminal justice, or social work interest you as a career choice? This degree program combines courses in criminal justice and behavior... Read More
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University of Phoenix

American InterContinental University

  • Bachelor's (BSCJ) - Law Enforcement
    The goal of the BSCJ program with a specialization in Law Enforcement is to help provide students with a comprehensive and systematic analysis of key contemp... Read More
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Loyola University New Orleans Online

Lewis University

Southern New Hampshire University

  • MS - Justice Studies
    Senior justice professionals must understand law, constitutional protections, finance, budgets and employment policies. Southern New Hampshire University's o... Read More
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Everest University Online

  • Criminal Investigations (Associate's)
    The Associate in Science in Criminal Investigations program teaches the fundamentals of crime scene investigation science and theory. Subjects taught include... Read More
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Argosy University Online

Grand Canyon University

Walden University Online

Allied Schools

  • Private Investigator
    The nationally-accredited online course is a fast-paced way to a rewarding new career. Take the steps to manage your own business – be your own boss and enjo... Read More
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University of Liverpool

Kaplan University