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Careers in Criminal Justice

After a decade of declining crime rates, crime in every category is once again on the rise in major cities, small towns and rural areas throughout the U.S. Threats to homeland security and the surge in cyber-crime have created an urgent demand for a new breed of criminal justice professional, with specialized analytical and interpersonal skills, and an informed perspective on the social, informational and scientific components of effective law enforcement and private security. Our accredited colleges and universities offer a broad selection of online degree and certificate programs in Criminal Justice that can qualify you to meet this demand. Request more information today and take the next step to a career that can make a difference.

Criminal Justice (General)

After a decade of declining crime rates in the United States, crime is once again on the rise. A report by the Police Executive Research Forum released in March, 2007 showed that, in the two previous years, violent crime rose by double-digit percentages in cities across the country. Seventy-one percent of the cities surveyed had an increase in homicides, 80 percent had an increase in robberies, and 67 percent reported an increase in aggravated assaults with guns. (Source: The New York Times, March 9, 2007).

While sociologists look for explanations, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies are looking for highly trained criminal justice professionals. An online degree or certificate program in Criminal Justice from these accredited colleges and universities can prepare you to meet this growing demand.

These online Criminal Justice programs provide a solid foundation in all aspects of the criminal justice system, including:

  • Causes of crime and criminal psychology
  • Best practices in police science and law enforcement
  • Computer-related crime
  • Criminal law and the judicial system
  • Criminal investigation and forensics
  • Approaches to corrections and rehabilitation
  • Juvenile justice and crime prevention
  • Homeland security issues
  • Corporate security

These online Criminal Justice programs at the Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral levels are designed for working adults who need maximum scheduling flexibility. Whether you want to start or advance your career in police work, investigations, corrections, corporate or computer security, you'll find a program that will help you achieve your goals in less time than is usually required for on-campus programs.

Explore these online programs in Criminal Justice and request more information today. The respective college or university will help you choose a program that is right for your career objectives.