Online Arts Criminal Justice Degree :: Accredited Universities

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the complexity of crime, to identify and evaluate the effectiveness or otherwise of the criminal justice process, and to consider new and radical alternatives for dealing with crime.

Students study issues that compare and contrast regional, state, national and international crime and crime prevention policies. They will also study public safety, security-related issues and criminal forensic psychology.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the complexity of crime, to identify and evaluate the effectiveness or otherwise of the criminal justice process, and to consider new and radical alternatives for dealing with crime.

Students study issues that compare and contrast regional, state, national and international crime and crime prevention policies. They will also study public safety security-related issues and criminal forensic psychology.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of VCE including:
- A study score of at least 20 in any VCE English units 3 and 4.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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CSU's Intelligence Analysis program is intended to provide intelligence professionals, whether they are in law enforcement, national security, public or private sectors with the opportunity to undertake studies at postgraduate level in the area of intelligence through CSU's Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security (AGSPS).

These courses are designed particularly to meet the growing needs of the public and private sectors that increasingly require effective intelligence analysis to support decision-making in a rapidly changing security environment. The subjects in the course cover a range of areas relevant to promoting sound industry relevant practice in the intelligence office.

Specific areas include but are not limited to the following; an understanding of criminology and criminal justice, strategic, operational and tactical intelligence theory and practice, crime analysis, critical thinking, analytical tools and tradecraft, contemporary professional debates, advanced research skills, imagery and geo-spatial intelligence, risk management and national security issues.

Master of Arts (Intelligence Analysis)

The Master of Arts aims to produce graduates capable of successfully completing a research dissertation or a special studies project which results in a distinct contribution to knowledge in the intelligence field. Students can also choose free electives at Master level from either the terrorism safety and security, leadership, investigations, fraud and financial crime prevention, emergency management or anti-money laundering / counter terrorism financing programs.

This course articulates with the Graduate Diploma of Intelligence Analysis and normally students would complete these subjects first before moving on to complete the Master of Arts (Intelligence Analysis).

Entry Requirements

Students who have satisfactorily completed the Graduate Diploma requirements with a credit average are eligible to apply for admission to the Master of Arts (Intelligence Analysis).

Graduate Diploma of Intelligence Analysis

Applicants must first meet requirements for the Graduate Certificate before enrolling in the Graduate Diploma.

Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis

Applicants need to satisfy one or more of the following criteria:

be working as an intelligence practitioner in a law enforcement, national security, regulatory or commercial agency

demonstrate professional experience in one or more practitioner contexts (strategic, operational, or tactical intelligence)

have completed a relevant CSU intelligence short course or an industry-based course recognised by CSU

hold an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in criminology, justice or security studies

satisfy the Course Coordinator of other skills or professional qualifications for eligibility.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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Designed for students who wish to either pursue further study in the area of psychology, forensic psychology or justice, or who wish to be employed within the criminal justice system.

The course prepares students for work environments such as community-based corrections, custodial-based corrections, offender treatment programs, court-based services, mediation services, counselling services and outreach programs.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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Move up to leadership and management. The courses in this degree program help you enhance your leadership skills and increase your knowledge of police systems and practices. Apply coursework taken at a police academy towards your degree.

This program was conceived and designed in partnership with police professionals. Engage in career-relevant courses such as “Examination of the Criminal Justice System from a Police Perspective,” “Leadership in Law Enforcement,” “Understanding Criminal and Human Behavior,” and more.

You will graduate prepared to take on a leadership or management role such as police supervisor or sheriff, and to gain employment with private security or the Secret Service.

Entry Requirements

• A completed application for admission (you can apply online and at our campus locations).
• $50 application fee.
• Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended. Transcripts should be mailed to the campus registrar.
o No previous college experience? Submit official documentation/self-certification of high school or GED completion instead.
• You can be admitted conditionally with unofficial copies of transcripts.
International High School Students
• A U.S.-Equivalent GPA of 2.5 or above (above-average grades in secondary school)
• Successful completion of a high school or secondary school diploma or certificate
International Transfer Students
• A U.S.-Equivalent GPA of 2.0 or above (passing grades in college)
• A course completion rate (Earned-to-Attempted Percentage) of 70 percent. (You need to have completed 70 percent of the courses you have started)
All International Students
• Meet any program specific admission criteria
• An affidavit of financial support showing the ability to pay for one full year
• Submit a maximum two-page, double-spaced essay describing your "Sense of Purpose at Ottawa University." Please organize your thoughts around one of the following three components using specific experiences from your life: Personal, Intellectual and Civic/Social
• Established English Proficiency. This can be established by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL scores required:
Paper-based test: 550
Computer-based test: 213
Internet-based test: 79

Other Fees

• Application Fee - Bachelor's program $50

• Conferral Fee $175

• Capstone Course Proficiency Exam Fee $15

Notes

• The admissions committee evaluates all applications on the basis of academic background, work experience, recommendation letters, and your personal statement on career development. GMAT and GRE scores are not required.
• Some Master's degree programs may have additional application requirements. If you are applying without a Bachelor's degree in a closely related field, some additional coursework may be required.

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