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Online Associate Degree Programs in Criminal Justice


While police officers and detectives may be the high profile careers in the field of criminal justice, there are many and varied opportunities for you if you have a certificate or degree in criminal justice. A degree in criminal justice can lead you to a career with a private security organization, or you can work for local, state or federal government. A criminal justice job after earning a criminal justice degree, online or on-campus, could include work as a police officer, detective, border patrol agent, drug enforcement officer, or as a bailiff, to name a few.

Candidates with bachelor's degrees or higher may be considered for the most competitive positions. Criminal justice degrees or certificates are offered at many universities and colleges, or you can look into a criminal justice degree online.

A criminal justice degree online may also be advantageous for you if you are already working in law enforcement or criminal justice job.



University of Phoenix

As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has locations nationwide, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal and sooner than you might think.



Programs Offered:-
  • A.A. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S in Criminal Justice Administration/Cybercrimes
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration - Human Services
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration - Management
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration/Security
Strayer University

Continue your education with Strayer University. We offer convenient degree options designed with the working adult in mind — study online, on campus in the evening and weekends, or through a combination of both.



Programs Offered:-
  • AA: Criminal Justice
  • BSCJ: Criminal Justice Admin
  • BBA: Legal Studies
  • BSCJ: Homeland Security and Emergency Mgt
  • BSCJ: Homeland Security Technology
Everest University Online
Expand your career horizons with an online degree from Everest University Online. Balance work and family while you study for your Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree.

Programs Offered:-
  • Criminal Justice (Associate's)
  • Homeland Security (Associate's)
  • Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
  • Paralegal (Bachelor's)
  • Homeland Security (Bachelor's)
Florida Tech University Online
Tradition. Academic Excellence. Online Convenience.
Thanks to Florida Tech offering intensive degree programs 100% online, students located all over the world have the opportunity to access the same world-class education as those who attend classes on the main campus in Melbourne, Florida. As a Florida Tech online student, you'll experience dynamic individualized relationships with your instructors. Working online with Florida Tech professors and students in an interactive environment provides you with a unique educational experience.

Programs Offered:-
  • Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Keiser University

For over 35 years, Keiser University has provided student-centered, quality career education. Keiser University Online offers degree programs online to prepare students for in-demand professions.



Programs Offered:-
  • Criminal Justice, AA
  • Paralegal Studies, AA (Online)
  • Homeland Security, AA (Online)
  • Criminal Justice, BA
  • Homeland Security, BA (Online)
Virginia College
Virginia College Online continues the tradition ofgiving lives new direction, fulfilling our mission statement tostudents wherever they live and offering the chance to pursue adegree while maintaining commitments to work and family.

Programs Offered:-
  • AS - Criminal Justice
  • BS - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University

Kaplan University is focused on recognizing the achievements of military and veteran students and offers the flexibility of an online education. Eligible students can receive college credit for prior military experience and coursework—up to 75 percent of the credit needed for a Kaplan University undergraduate degree.*



Programs Offered:-
  • AAS in Criminal Justice
  • BS in Criminal Justice
  • BS in Criminal Justice - Juvenile Justice
  • BS in Legal Studies
  • BS in Criminal Justice - Corrections
Liberty University
We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university. The vision of our Chancellor, Jerry Falwell Jr., is to keep Liberty's Distance Learning Program affordable so as many individuals as possible can experience a Christ-centered education and become equipped for excellence, professionally as well as spiritually.

Programs Offered:-
  • AA in Criminal Justice
  • BS in Criminal Justice
Westwood College
Westwood College is dedicated to preparing students with the knowledge, skills and training needed for meaningful employment. Through education, we create opportunities, change lives and impact futures.

Programs Offered:-
  • Criminal Justice (A)
  • Criminal Justice: Major in Administration (B)
  • Criminal Justice: Major in Corrections (B)
Miller-Motte College Online
Start the next chapter of your life with an Associate or Bachelor degree from Miller-Motte College Online Division.

Programs Offered:-
  • Criminal Justice - Associate of Applied Science
  • Criminal Justice - Bachelor of Science