Criminal justice is a field with a wide range of degree programs, subject specialties and career opportunities--everything from FBI agents to private detectives to bailiffs. Students can pursue degree levels based on their career choice, with associates, bachelors, and masters in criminal justice being popular degrees in this field.
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Kaplan University — Kaplan University is one of the largest accredited online colleges, and it offers a wide range of degree programs in the field of criminal justice. These programs include associates, bachelors, and masters in criminal justice, with possible specialties (depending on degree level) in Computer Crime, Law Enforcement, Corrections, Law, and Global Issues.
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University of Phoenix — The University of Phoenix is one of the most recognized names in online education, with hundreds of thousands of students. This colleges offers several degrees for potential students interested in the field of criminal justice: B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration, B.S. in Organizational Security Management, and Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice.
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American InterContinental University — American InterContinental University online is one of the most popular online universities for students interested in a criminal justice career. Degree programs at AIU include the B.S. in Criminal Justice (Forensic Science), B.S. in Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement), and B.S. in Criminal Justice (Special Populations).
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Westwood College — Westwood College is one of the larger online universities and has a good record for graduates seeking career growth opportunities. Westwood College offers a popular program, the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice.
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Liberty University — Liberty University is an online university that prepares students for success in their careers following graduation. Liberty University offers two programs in the field, a Bachelor's of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice, and a B.S. In Multidisciplinary Studies - Criminal Justice.
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