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.
Institution Type: Public
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Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,059
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,059
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (2)
2
Associate Programs
Baltimore, Maryland
Institution Type: Public
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Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,848
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,983
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (2)
2
Certificate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Student Loans Awarded: $9,175
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (2)
2
Associate Programs
Great Bend, Kansas
Institution Type: Public
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Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,390
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,375
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (2)
2
Associate Programs
Moses Lake, Washington
Institution Type: Public
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Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,731
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,147
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (1)
1
Associate Program
Lynchburg, Virginia
Institution Type: Public
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Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,572
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,572
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (3)
1
Associate Program
2
Certificate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Student Loans Awarded: $16,000
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (1)
1
Associate Program
Bossier City, Louisiana
Institution Type: Public
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Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,767
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,767
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (13)
5
Associate Programs
8
Certificate Programs
