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.
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,819
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,890
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (1)
1
Associate Program
Springfield, Massachusetts
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,386
Average Student Loans Awarded: $9,322
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (1)
1
Bachelors Program
Brooklyn Heights, New York
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $8,278
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,278
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (1)
1
Undergraduate Certificate Program
Patchogue, New York
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (1)
1
Bachelors Program
Sparkill, New York
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,883
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,176
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (1)
1
Masters Program
Bradenton, Florida
Institution Type: Public
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,994
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,035
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (3)
1
Associate Program
2
Certificate Programs
Canton, New York
Institution Type: Public
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,666
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,352
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (2)
2
Associate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $2,820
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,227
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (3)
1
Associate Program
2
Certificate Programs