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.
Boston, Massachusetts
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,923
Average Student Loans Awarded: $9,652
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (3)
2
Masters Programs
1
Graduate Certificate Program
Washington, District of Columbia
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,226
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,535
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (3)
1
Graduate Certificate Program
1
Masters Program
1
Bachelors Program
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (1)
1
Bachelors Program
Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,081
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,033
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (2)
2
Bachelors Programs
Newton, Massachusetts
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,810
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,779
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (4)
4
Masters Programs
San Antonio, Texas
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,153
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,084
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (1)
1
Bachelors Program
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,362
Average Student Loans Awarded: $10,017
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (8)
5
Masters Programs
3
Post Masters Certificate Programs
St. Leo, Florida
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Criminal Justice Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,738
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,545
Total Programs in Criminal Justice (11)
1
Associate Program
7
Masters Programs
3
Bachelors Programs