Criminal Justice Degree Online

Servicing all US States.  International students welcomed.

Kaplan University's School of Criminal Justice prepares you for a successful career in law. Not only will you master basic job skills and practices, you will also gain valuable career experience while working at an externship. Our school knows that students need the opportunity to learn firsthand how the judicial workplace functions.

Criminal Justice Masters Degree

Masters of Science in Criminal Justice
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The Kaplan University Master of Science in Criminal Justice is built on a professional model of relevant, practical knowledge. The program offers two courses of study, a non-thesis track that lends itself to practical law enforcement applications and a research-based thesis track that focuses on theory and prepares you for criminal justice instruction.

There are four areas of specialization in the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program: Law, Global Issues in Criminal Justice, Leadership and Executive Management, and Policing.

If you currently hold a bachelor's degree and want to advance your criminal justice career with a master’s degree, this program is for you. An advanced criminal justice background opens high-level career opportunities in law enforcement, security, court systems, education, and training.

Positions you may qualify for include:
• Law enforcement
• Court systems
• Education and training
• Security

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Criminal Justice FAQ

Why Enter the Criminal Justice?
With the growing presence of our homeland security, the need for qualified criminal justice and security professionals is greater than ever. Whether you are currently in law enforcement, corrections, or private security, or looking to enter one of these fields, a criminal justice degree or certificate can make all the difference.

In a typical 30-year career, the difference between having one or not can add up to several hundred thousand dollars.
 

What Is The Criminal Justice Job Market like?
The need for qualified law enforcement and security professionals is growing fast. Kaplan University’s online criminal justice degree programs focus on law enforcement, forensic psychology, crime scene investigation, private security, or another area that interests you.

Why Earn your Criminal Justice Degree From Home?
Distance education by its very nature, allows for greater flexibility. However, College for Professional Studies sets guidelines for completion times based upon our program requirements.

 

Who May Apply to our online programs? All US states:

Alabama	Hawaii	Massachusetts	New Mexico	South Dakota
Alaska	Idaho	Michigan	New York	Tennessee
Arizona	Illinois	Minnesota	North Carolina	Texas
Arkansas	Indiana	Mississippi	North Dakota	Utah
California	Iowa	Missouri	Ohio	Vermont
Colorado	Kansas	Montana	Oklahoma	Virginia
Connecticut	Kentucky	Nebraska	Oregon	Washington
Delaware	Louisiana	Nevada	Pennsylvania	West Virginia
Florida	Maine	New Hampshire	Rhode Island	Wisconsin
Georgia	Maryland	New Jersey	South Carolina	Wyoming

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