Criminal Justice program offers students with knowledge about working of courts, correctional institute, and law enforcement agencies. The program covers everything from research methods and statistics. The program provides students with both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.
An Accredited College/University provides a student with better facilities and creates a pathway for the students to participate in the institutions funded by the Federal Government or the State government. The organizations that accredited Criminal Justice programs and institutions in the USA are listed below:
Council for Higher Education Accreditation
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
New England School of Schools and Colleges
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Some of the subjects which are taught in a Criminal Justice program are Criminological Theory, Drugs, and Society, Crime Prevention Planning, Criminal Investigation, Forensics, Criminal Psychology.
An Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice program requires 60 to 70 credits points which can be completed in 2 years.
A Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice program requires 110 to 125 credit point which can be completed in 4 years.
A Master’s degree in Criminal Justice program requires 30 to 40 credit points which can be completed in 2 years.
A Doctorate’s degree in Criminal Justice program requires around 60 credits which can be completed in 3 to 5 years duration. The program focuses on preparing the candidates for employment at public policy, colleges, and university.
There are few requirements which need to be fulfilled before one applies for an admission in the criminal justice program. The student should have a high school diploma with a minimum of 2.0- 3.0 GPA with a more than 150 score in GRE.
The program tends to enhance certain skills of the students which will be required by him/her in the career. The skills which one enhances are interpersonal and communication skills, Ethics and Honesty, decision making and leadership.
Lynchburg, Virginia
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,577
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,005
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (7)
1
Associate Program
6
Bachelors Programs
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditations: ACBSP
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $1,685
Average Student Loans Awarded: $1,685
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (3)
1
Bachelors Program
1
Masters Program
1
Doctorate Program
Fort Collins, Colorado
Institution Type: Public
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,310
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,724
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (1)
1
Doctorate Program
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,603
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,603
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (8)
4
Bachelors Programs
3
Masters Programs
1
Doctorate Program
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (6)
2
Bachelors Programs
1
Graduate Certificate Program
2
Masters Programs
1
Other Program
Institution Type: Public
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,035
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,480
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (4)
1
Bachelors Program
3
Graduate Certificate Programs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,681
Average Student Loans Awarded: $10,377
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (2)
1
Graduate Certificate Program
1
Bachelors Program
Charles Town, West Virginia
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $7,956
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,966
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (12)
1
Associate Program
2
Bachelors Programs
3
Graduate Certificate Programs
6
Other Programs