Colorado Technical University Online

Online Associates Degree in Criminal Justice

Upon completion of the online Associate's degree program in Criminal Justice, students will be prepared to enter the exciting field of criminal justice in a variety of entry-level positions. All areas of the criminal justice system are expanding rapidly at the local, state and federal levels, and this has created an unprecedented demand for skilled workers.

There is an ever-increasing need for educated, highly skilled individuals to fill law enforcement positions from the traditional jobs in security and corrections to the less visible positions of victim advocacy, juvenile rehabilitation and social services.

Earning an online Associates degree in Criminal Justice provides the preparation needed for a broad range of career opportunities, as well as a strong foundation for those planning on applying to law school. Investigation and law enforcement, law and courts, and corrections and parole are the foundational areas of discipline each student will be exposed to. Juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system are also discussed in this program.

Online Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice

Students beginning the online Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice program with Colorado Tech Online will gather information for career advancement in areas such as courts, corrections, and law enforcement as well as management skills.

Because this online Bachelor's degree in criminal justice offers a part of forensic study not usually available at this level, the program is considered very unique. A Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice will prepare students for many diverse career opportunities in the criminal justice field. These include police officer, deputy sheriff, fraud investigator, and highway patrol officer, just to name a few.

Instructors, who are experienced in their fields, will be teaching real-world courses to the advantage of their students who will be enjoying the relevant and innovative online educational delivery system.

Master of Science in Management (MSM) with a concentration in Criminal Justice

The criminal justice system has an increasing need for administrative and management personnel and Colorado Tech's Online Master of Science in management (MSM) degree program with a concentration in criminal justice is designed to meet that need. The MSM with a concentration in criminal justice was developed, in conjunction with leaders in the criminal justice industry, to balances the need for incorporating excellent administrative skills with the information base necessary to enable responsible policy-making. The MSM degree program contains classes in Homeland Security, law enforcement management, leadership, and public administration.

Students will have to demonstrate they understand the major functional areas of criminal justice and will examine how public opinion, court rulings, research finding and legislative actions have influenced justice-related policies. The program focuses on creating innovative approaches for formulating intelligent, fiscally responsible policy choices and applying management and leadership theories to meet the challenges faced by today's public safety agencies.

Successful graduates will have acquired a contemporary knowledge and the skills necessary to seek career opportunities as crime analyst, drug and alcohol program manager, child protection investigator, deputy sheriff, court services agent, and many others.

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