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Your career in criminal justice may start here

If you want to keep children safe, protect communities, keep data from the hands of hackers, figure out why people commit crimes, then you may want to take the first step towards this goal today.

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University of Phoenix

At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Programs:

  • A.A. in Criminal Justice

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Everest College

Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.

Programs:

  • Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
  • Diploma - Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor - Criminal Justice

Locations: Henderson , Reseda , Anaheim , More...
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Everest Institute

Reach your career goals with a degree or diploma from Everest Institute.

Programs:

  • Criminal Justice (Associate's)

Locations: Pittsburgh , Rochester , Norcross
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Southwest Florida College

Southwest Florida College is listening to employers and striving to embrace what they say are the skills that students need upon graduating.

Programs:

  • A.S. - Criminal Justice

Locations: Port Charlotte , Tampa , Fort Myers
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Kaplan Career Institute

Give yourself a competitive edge with a degree from ICM School of Business & Medical Careers.

Programs:

  • Associate in Specialized Technology: Criminal Justice
  • Associate in Specialized Business: Criminal Justice

Locations: Pittsburgh , Philadelphia , Harrisburg
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Court Reporting

Careers in court reporting may be ideal for people with interests in the legal field and the English language. Court reporters are required in many different legal proceedings to accurately record spoken testimony, speeches, and court instructions; therefore, job prospects may be high.

Court Reporting, Scoping Technology .

Criminal Investigators

A degree in criminal investigation may prepare you for an exciting job as a crime solver. Criminal investigators may work on cases ranging from computer hacking to homicide using only the evidence collected and their keen sense of observation. Students with inquiring minds and the desire to serve justice may be well suited for a future in the criminal investigation field.

Criminal Investigation, Computer and Cybercrime, Crime Scene Technician, Private Investigation .

Criminal Justice

For qualified candidates, criminal justice career opportunities may be plentiful in local, state, and federal law enforcement, and in corrections departments. Universities may offer degrees in the general study of crime and criminal behavior, and in the management and administration of law enforcement and legal departments.

Criminal Justice Studies, Management and Administration .

Criminal Psychology

Understanding the criminal mind and figuring out what makes it different is the life work of the criminal psychologist. If the distinction between criminal behavior and insanity interests you, or you want to discover what makes some people turn criminal, criminal psychology could be the degree for you.

Criminology, Behavioral Science .

Forensic Science

Forensic scientists usually collect physical evidence at crime scenes to identify victims and suspects, and determine the facts or events surrounding a crime. They may examine blood, saliva, weapons, and other physical elements of crime scenes to write detailed reports of their findings. Forensic scientists may often be asked to provide expert testimony in legal proceedings.

Forensic Science, Computer Forensics, Forensic Psychology, Forensic Criminalistics .

Law Enforcement

Professionals in law enforcement may deal directly with people. Peacekeepers, such as police officers, corrections officers, and certain federal officers may work closely with the people they protect. Most law enforcement agencies and departments require that recruits will have completed some college coursework. Many recruits may be military veterans.

Law Enforcement, Corrections, Policing, Human Services .

Legal Studies

Careers as attorneys or paralegals may be rewarding, both financially and personally. By assisting the prosecution or defense in a court of law, graduates of legal studies programs contribute to the justice system. Paralegals, legal assistants, and even IT technicians can fall under the legal studies category.

Legal Studies, Paralegal, Law, Legal Assistant .

Security Administration

Careers as attorneys or paralegals may be rewarding, both financially and personally. By assisting the prosecution or defense in a court of law, graduates of legal studies programs contribute to the justice system. Paralegals, legal assistants, and even IT technicians can fall under the legal studies category.

Security Administration, Homeland Security, Public Safety, Online Security .

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