Online Criminal Justice Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice degree program is a practitioner-oriented program that is designed to prepare students to be successful professionals in the fields of law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, and security. The curriculum is designed to provide students with critical thinking, communication, research, and professional skills that contribute to career development.

In addition to core course work students complete two concentrations from the following categories:

Corrections
Forensic Psychology
Homeland Security
Management
Police
Security Management
Substance Abuse

All students admitted to the BS in Criminal Justice degree program are expected to possess the following basic skills: The ability to use standard written and spoken English effectively; basic calculation skills (pre-algebra) and the ability to use a calculator to perform basic operations.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must provide proof of high school graduation or GED and meet one of the following conditions:

- ACT Composite score of 18 or above, or

- Combined Math and Critical Reading SAT score of 870, or

- Minimum High School GPA of 2.0 or above

- A minimum score of 500 on the written TOEFL® or 61 on the TOEFL® Internet (iBT) is also required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction

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* Proof of high school graduation documented by one of the following:

- Official high school transcript

- State issued high school equivalency (home school)

- Official General Educational Development (GED) document

- Official college transcript that shows proof of high school graduation from a regionally accredited institution or nationally accredited institution approved by the Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies, or an appropriately certified foreign institution

* Proof of high school graduation or earned college degree

All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative will help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:

- Completed Application for Admission Form

- Application fee (Non-refundable, except in California and Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement)

- Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended

- Proof of high school graduation or GED or college degree from a regionally accredited institution or nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies

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Anthem College Online offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.

This online criminal justice bachelor’s program provides students with introduction and a solid background in several criminal justice topics. It prepares them to enter and advance in the criminal justice field.
Concentration courses include the same courses in the associate degree program as well as more advanced topics in team and individual management, prison management, terrorism preparation and response, and international issues in criminal justice.

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Books and supplies : $20

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The Bachelor of Criminal Justice is offered 100% online, which permits students to achieve their academic and career goals on their schedule. The online courses mimic the on-campus atmosphere by providing students with a learning environment in which they can collaborate and interact with the professor and their peers.

Students will learn a wealth of information while enrolled in the Criminal Justice online program, including the history of correctional systems and practices; measurement, causes and characteristics of crime; and legal aspects of criminal procedure.

Graduates will also acquire necessary skills and knowledge about arrest, search, and seizure; violence and victimization issues; crime prevention and services; moral, ethical, religious issues pertaining to criminal justice; juvenile delinquency; policies, patterns, psychology, physiology, and legal aspects of drugs; and correctional systems.

Entry Requirements

Each applicant's record is examined for evidence reflecting potential for intellectual and social growth, strength of character, and seriousness of purpose. These qualities are evaluated by considering each applicant's academic record, including graduation, SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) or the American College Testing (ACT), and optional references.

Course Requirements

- 4 years of College Prep English
- 3 years of Math (preferably Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, or higher)
- 3 years of Science (at least 2 lab Sciences, preferably Chemistry, Physics, and/or Biology)
- 2 years of the same Foreign Language
- 1 year of Government/Economics

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Are you a criminal justice professional looking for career advancement? Are you interested in a master's degree program that is extensive yet convenient? Then the Command College of South Carolina is for you! Anderson University now offers a new way to take the next step in your criminal justice career. The program's flexible design provides working professionals the convenience of online instruction, with the direct interaction advantages of campus courses.

Learn what it takes to lead in the face of challenges. Earn a master's degree from the Command College at Anderson University.

With the Command College, criminal justice professionals and managers can:

Earn a master's degree with a focus on executive leadership after only 36 hours of coursework
Find flexibility in online course format
Learn from experienced professionals from the criminal justice field throughout the Southeast
Network with other criminal justice professionals and instructors

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The Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice program provides students with a broad understanding of the criminal justice system, which will help them address a range of issues within the field of justice administration. It examines the theoretical causes of criminality, the methods of criminal justice research, and aspects of professionalism and ethics for criminal justice practitioners.

While earning their criminal justice Bachelor’s degree, students will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as inmate management, private security, criminal investigation, juvenile justice, procedural criminal law, counter-terrorism, community relations and more.

Entry Requirements

In order to apply to Brookline College, it is our policy that a student must be a citizen of the United States or an eligible non-citizen as classified by the Department of Homeland Security.

In addition, applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of admission and posses a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent). If a prospective student is less than 18 years of age, they may be permitted to enroll if they obtain parent or legal gaurdian signature of approval or demonstrate that htey are otherwise covered under state emancipation statutes.

Non-immigrant Students
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* Proof of English Language Proficiency

All non-immigrant student applicants must provide Brookline College with proof of English language skills to pursue enrollment with the College. Non-immigrant students can either: a) provide, in form of official transcripts successful completion of coursework from an accredited high school or English language school certified with SEVP, b) take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test to determine their language skills in English and meet the minimum score requirements.

A minimum score of 550 on the paper-based and 84 on the internet-based TOEFL test is required as proof of proficiency in English. This test must be submitted directly from the testing organization to the campus, sent to the attention of the DSO, where the non-immigrant student is applying.

Unless the primary language of the non-immigrant student is English, and the College can confirm, then the student is not required to take the TOEFL test.

There is no limited amount of times a student can take a test. TOEFL test scores are valid for two (2) years after the test date. The official scores become part of the permanent student record once the student has enrolled with the College.

* Financial Affidavit or Proof of Financial Support

Non-immigrant students must provide proof of financial support or financial affidavit that tuition and living expense can be covered. The following are acceptable proofs:

Bank statements of letters from sponsors showing said evidence that tuition can be covered including living expenses for a minimum of one (1) year.
Completed financial affidavit signed by the prospective non-immigrant student and sponsor(s).

* Proof of High School or Secondary School Graduation

* Transfer of Credits from Postsecondary School

* Non-immigrant students requesting transfer of credits from a postsecondary school must have official transcript evaluated and translated (if applicable) from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

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There are additional program specific requirements that may also need to be met. These include, but are not limited to Background Checks, Immunizations, and/or other prerequisites for admission.

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