Forensic Criminology
Post-Bachelor's Certificate
4 Course Online Program

Designed for people in the fields of criminal justice, nursing/public health, law and paralegal studies, psychology, and social work who wish to expand their expertise in forensic criminology including mental health applications, this graduate level certificate requires only 4 courses and can be completed entirely online. Students in this program focus on populations being served by state and federal court systems, state and federal correctional systems, law enforcement agencies, mental health facilities, and juvenile facilities. Students are able to choose from a variety of courses appropriate for their own specific professional needs, such as children and families in the legal system, domestic violence, and sexual offenders and treatment.

• Forensic Psychology
• Criminal Mind Behavior
• Mental Health and Criminal Justice
• Violence in America

• Criminological Theory
• Victimology
• Domestic Terrorism and Hate Crimes
• Criminal Profiling
• Substance Abuse
• Intimate Partner Violence
• Responding to Child Maltreatment
• Sex Offenses and Offenders

Criminology - Bachelor of Science
Regis' online bachelor's degree in Criminology is for professionals in criminal justice and other fields such as social work and public policy who want to help prevent and solve crimes by understanding more about why they happen. The program is a critical analysis of social, political, and environmental factors that drive aberrant behavior, as well as the psychology of criminals. Unlike a criminal justice degree, which focuses mainly on policing and law enforcement, a criminology degree offers vital knowledge on criminal behavior, which can help you profile, identify, and ultimately capture criminals.

Criminology - Master of Science
The online MS in Criminology is an advanced critical analysis and exploration of criminal behavior, its causes, and its patterns. It is designed to teach students to help predict and prevent crime of all kinds, from terrorism to white-collar fraud. The curriculum of the online MS in criminology explores the societal, political, and cultural factors that can cause or contribute to crime, as well as topics related to leadership and ethics, crime policy and prevention, and decision-making. Students are encouraged to personalize the course by using a criminological subject of special interest as an area of research and study. The curriculum of the program mirrors classes taught at the FBI National Academy.

Criminal Justice - Master of Science
The Online Master of Science degree program in Criminal Justice is designed to meet the needs of students who are preparing for careers in criminal justice as well as those planning doctoral study. Master's training focuses on development of knowledge and skills in the areas of management, administration, theory and research. The program is located at the nexus of theory and practice to insure that students are grounded in criminal justice theory, understand the practical implications of theory and have the ability to perform rudimentary analysis of both theory and practice. The Master of Science program is open to pre-service and in-service applicants, on a part-time basis.

Applied Forensic Psychology - Graduate Certificate
The Certificate in Applied Forensic Psychology offered by The Chicago School of Professional Psychology focuses on the application of psychology and mental health knowledge to the law and our legal system. It is designed specifically for professionals who work in fields such as: law enforcement, corrections, victim assistance, court, probation, and protective services, jails and prisons, and specialized agencies such as child advocacy centers. Course work will allow students to: apply psychology and mental health knowledge to legal and public policy arenas in an ethical, academically informed, and research-based manner; perform risk assessment, intervention, and treatment planning for various problems and populations; and apply the necessary interpersonal, behavioral, academic, and technical skills for application in a variety legal and law enforcement environments. This certificate can be completed in as little as 5 months.

Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies - Master of Arts
Take your education to the next level by following an advanced track of courses and seminars in correctional philosophy, law enforcement, victimology, juvenile delinquency, and modern theories of crime. Study our nation's legal system and the origins of law. Apply the principles of psychology to analyze and assess complex law enforcement strategies. Become a specialist in the psychology of criminal behavior, and thus contribute to a safer, more secure world. The Master's curriculum arms you for a number of exciting career opportunities, including management positions where you assess correctional organizations' performance, and professional jobs in law enforcement, corrections, and the courts.

Psychology / Criminology and Justice Studies - Doctor
Be a practitioner and a scholar with advanced courses and seminars in the arena of law enforcement and corrections. Earn expertise in cutting-edge theories of criminal behavior, and find real-world solutions. Explore how institutions process criminals through the correctional system, and learn to ensure due process. Distinguish between crimes and locate them within social and economic contexts. Discover proven methods to rehabilitate people, empowering them to return as productive members of society. The Doctoral curriculum can open doors to a career in the criminal justice system, in designing and steering public policy, and in scholarly research at the highest level. You can make a difference.

Justice Studies / Crime and Criminology - Bachelor of Science
Join emerging and seasoned justice professionals in SNHU's affordable 120-credit Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies/Crime and Criminology. Unlike programs that focus on only one aspect of the justice model, such as law enforcement, the SNHU program provides an overview of the justice system, criminal law, corrections systems, legal and social science research, and more. The Crime and Criminology concentration provides an in-depth study of the causes and impacts of crime through the behavioral, political, social and psychological lenses. Obtain the knowledge and skills you expect from a quality online program at a private, not-for-profit University, plus expertise in your field of interest to give you an edge in the job market.

Psychology / Criminal Justice - Bachelor of Science
Through the Criminal Justice concentration, explore cognitive, behavioral, and psychological theories of criminal behavior from the serial killer to the terrorist. Discover and analyze types of victimization and how to work with victims of crime as you prepare for or grow your career in the fields of criminal justice, social service, or law enforcement.

CJ / Crime and Criminals - Bachelor of Science
The B.S. in Criminal Justice - Crime and Criminals program is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in law enforcement, the justice system, corrections, homeland security, and social services. The program blends contemporary theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices. Learning is supported through coursework and a final capstone project. Plus, the program uses the latest interactive media, including lifelike, computer-generated scenarios from crime scenes. Our curriculum is based on the recommendations of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The program can help prepare you to become a more effective social change agent in criminal justice organizations at the local, state, federal, or international levels.

In this concentration, you will study criminal theories and behavior, and you will discover the proper way to conduct a criminal investigation. Areas of study include: assessing a crime scene, handling witnesses/suspects/informants, and administering surveillance techniques.

Criminal Behavior - Bachelor of Arts
This degree program combines courses in criminal justice and behavioral science to prepare you for success in a variety of professional settings in the areas of crime prevention, the administration of justice, or rehabilitation. You'll learn about public policy and the causes, enforcement, and prevention of crime in today's society.

Criminal Justice / Psychology - Applied Associate of Science
One way to help prevent crime is to understand why crimes are committed. You will delve into courses that teach you about the psychological reasoning behind premeditated acts. Your understanding of psychology and how it relates to criminal justice will help prepare you for a career where you can change the lives of many people.

Your courses will prepare you to better understand criminal and deviant psychology. Criminal minds can be complicated and your degree will help you understand what drives these individuals to commit crimes. Your courses will be led by instructors with vast knowledge of the subject matter and real world experiences.

A specialization in Psychology will help you focus on the internal factors of why crimes are committed. Your study of psychology as it relates to criminal justice will allow you to look at the justice system from a different perspective. Your ability to apply what you learned will help you understand the criminal thought process.

Criminal Justice / Criminal Offenders - Bachelor of Science
Rasmussen College's Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Criminal Offenders program will prepare you to distinguish between genuine and simulated mental illness. You can help prosecutors put deserving criminals behind bars. As a criminal defense consultant, you can aid in the jury selection process, offer detailed testimony as a witness for the defense, interview criminal suspects to determine their competency to stand trial, or as an expert witness, give sworn testimony regarding a criminal's state-of-mind at the time of his or her offense.

Once you have completed our online criminal offenders program, you will have acquired the knowledge of offender supervision, case management, psychological evaluations, drug/alcohol counseling, addictions education, job readiness training, social skills training, crime prevention program and more. This degree requires 180 credits to complete.

Criminal Justice / Behavior Analysis - Master of Science
This progressive and important degree program focuses on developing new and innovative investigative approaches and techniques to the solution of crime by studying the offender and his/her behavior and motivation. The program offers a BACB approved sequence of courses for students who wish to pursue national certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Behavior Analysis - Certificate
The BACB approved post-graduate Certificate in Behavior Analysis online program from Saint Joseph's University encourages work that transcends disciplinary boundaries, that illuminates the complexity of social behavior and social life, and that has important implications for social policy. This program focuses on developing new and innovative investigative approaches and techniques to the study of behavior and motivation. It is designed for professionals pursuing careers as a behavior analyst, behavior manager or consultant in the justice system, school system, or community services. Graduates of this program will be trained to effectively work with behavioral problems and disorders in children, adolescents, and adults.

Through this progressive BACB approved online professional program, students can earn a Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA) or complete additional courses and earn their Certification and a Master's degree in Criminal Justice in addition to their Certification.