Capella University

Capella University is dedicated to providing top quality degree and certificate programs for adult learners who wish to fulfill higher individual and career goals. The purpose is accomplished with innovative programs that are tailored to the necessities of adult students and include moving, entertaining, stimulating and appropriate knowledgeable experiences available in different ways.

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Criminal Justice

Our online Criminal Justice certificate is intended for those who want to broaden their knowledge of human services in the Criminal Justice system. If you have certificate credits, we do accept them in our MS and PhD programs.

Careers in the criminal justice field place you on the front lines, where you serve and protect your community. Criminal justice will give you an overview of public safety research, theory, principles, and a focus on process and procedure. The curriculum covers topics such as the penal and legal systems, criminal law and courtroom process, police-community relations, investigations into white collar and organized crime, and proper criminal procedure and evidence gathering. Students who select this concentration are frequently seeking entry-level officer jobs or promotional positions within a law enforcement agency, correctional facility, or federal regulatory or enforcement agency.

The requirements for a bachelor\'s degree include 45 quarter credits in a variety of general education subjects, including a minimum of 6 quarter credits in each subject area. Communication, humanities, natural science and mathematics, and social science are offered in our general education courses.

If you wish to advance your career and make yourself more effective in the areas of corrections, criminal justice, or the judicial system, you can do so by broadening your skills and attaining a better understanding of the complex issues that accompany criminal behavior. Our online masterâ??s in Criminal Justice includes such topics as human behavior, the penal and legal systems, social change and public policy, ethnic and cultural diversity, and other factors that contribute to criminal behavior (such as addiction). This specialization is specifically geared toward caseworkers, probation and parole officers, juvenile specialists, law enforcement agents, and those who are looking for high-level positions where they can have a stronger role in bringing about positive change in the criminal justice system.

You can make your mark in the criminal justice system with a Criminal Justice PhD that will educate you on how to implement positive change for the system. This challenging course of study includes web-based classes, residencies, and research projects addressing the intricacies involved with criminal behavior, crime prevention and intervention, the corrections system, and the creation of public policy at all levels. Students who opt for this doctoral degree are usually interested in pursuing high-level positions in colleges and universities, or management roles in research or consulting agencies, or serving in an administrative role in public policy groups or organizations related to criminal justice.

The Doctor of Philosophy specialization has transitioned from the Human Services program to the Public Safety program.

On top of your online courses you will be required to attend three one-week colloquia at certain stages of the program. You will gain valuable knowledge during your residencies that will be an asset during your doctoral studies and beyond.

• The faculty in Capella\'s public safety department has a strong background in working with organizations like the FBI, the New York Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Customs, and the Customs Department.
• Our curriculum is built around the reality of inter-agency collaboration. You need to work effectively with other disciplines to establish effective leadership within your own organization.
• The Public Safety programs align with standards set by the National Security Agency (NSA).
• An online university program that offers a strong, academic credential is convenient for busy professionals with uncertain schedules.

A Bachelor of Science in Public Safety (Homeland Security Specialization)

This program prepares you for a career in homeland security, helping to protect your country and its citizens, land, and property. Students pursuing this specialization will focus upon managing public security along with federal resources. You will learn about, domestic terrorism, international terrorism, multi-jurisdictional coordination, diplomacy, technical skills, and intelligence skills. With a capstone project, you can apply your new leadership skills and demonstrate that you are competent in the homeland security field. People often choose this specialization because they are looking to further their careers or gain expertise in federal, state, local security or law enforcement agencies. Others choose the homeland security specialization to transition from the military into a non-military security position. Employment in the National Security Agency or within the U.S. government is a secure and exciting career opportunity.

None other than the Department of Homeland Security, has declared Capella University a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE).

Total Program: 180-quarter credits

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