Criminal Justice Degree and Certificate Programs in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Whether you are looking to enter the field of criminal justice or advance your career, Kaplan University's criminal justice programs are designed to help you achieve your goal. Our master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree and certificate programs offer comprehensive training in criminal justice to prepare you for a career in law enforcement, corrections, or private security.* Some of our criminal justice programs offer you an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on real cases.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
If you already have a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college and want to earn an advanced degree to further your career in criminal justice, Kaplan University's Master of Science in Criminal Justice program offers a convenient, flexible opportunity to help achieve your goal. In addition to developing a broad foundation in criminal justice, this master's program is designed to enhance your knowledge in the area of emphasis that best fits your career and educational goals.
- Learning Method: Online
- Total Degree Credits: 55
- Time to Complete: 12 to 18 months full-time or 24 to 33 months part-time
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
In addition to a providing a broad liberal arts education, this baccalaureate program combines professional skills training with courses designed to help you develop a solid foundation of criminal justice knowledge. In this program you will have an opportunity to gain an understanding of the philosophy and development of the U.S. criminal justice system, its agencies and institutions, and the issues and challenges they face and examine the development of criminal law, the elements and types of criminal offenses, and the principles of criminal culpability.
- Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)
Crime Scene Technician Certificate
When you enroll in the Crime Scene Technician Certificate online program at Kaplan University, you could study to acquire the practical skills required to pursue a career in crime scene investigation, such as observing minute details at the scene and relating them to the crime; visually identifying and describing persons, vehicles, and locations; and giving expert testimony about evidence in criminal court cases.
- Learning Method: Online
- Total Degree Credits: 44
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