Criminal Justice - Associate of Applied Science
Students looking to complete a two-year degree as a base for a bachelor’s degree as well as people seeking entry-level employment in the criminal justice field should consider this program. Students accepted to the degree program often transfer their experience in criminal justice work for academic credit. The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice program offers three specializations: law enforcement, private security, and corrections.

Criminal Justice - Bachelor of Science
The online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program provides a solid foundation in criminal justice and a broad liberal arts education. The Web-based baccalaureate program is designed to combine the professional skills of specialized areas of criminal justice with research and analytical skills. As a graduate of this program you may seek opportunities in law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, fraud investigation, or juvenile justice facilities.

Kaplan University offers ten emphasis areas in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program: forensic psychology, law enforcement, private security, fraud examination and investigation, corrections, crime analysis, crime scene investigation, homeland security and counterterrorism, juvenile justice, and computer crime.

CJBS / Computer Crime: This area is designed to provide you with a sound understanding of the basics of computer crime. You'll examine the nature of computer crime and its possible impact on business and society, the investigation of computer crime, the legal implications of monitoring crime in cyberspace, the protection of digital assets, and computer forensics.

CJBS / Corrections: Learn the administrative and operational aspects of the U.S. correctional system, both institutional and community based. Confront issues such as overcrowding, inmate rights, and juvenile justice. As a graduate you may qualify to pursue opportunities at local, state, and federal jail facilities and juvenile detention centers in administrative, tactical, and managerial roles.

CJBS / Crime Analysis: Learn about the practices and tools used to analyze and measure crime and explore the processes of psychological profiling, crime mapping, and intelligence gathering. This emphasis area focuses on the skills and techniques essential to crime analysis. As a graduate you may qualify for a crime analyst position in a law enforcement organization.

CJBS / Crime Scene Investigation: Learn techniques of locating, collecting, and analyzing crime scene evidence used in courts of law. Identify boundaries of a crime scene and understand the principles of searching the crime scene for specific types of evidence, identifiable forensic material, and other items of evidentiary value. As a graduate, you may qualify for a crime investigation position in a law enforcement organization.

CJBS / Forensic Psychology: Learn the value of psychology within the context of the criminal justice system. In this program you will enhance your ability to identify and interact with mentally ill individuals, intervene in crisis situations, and understand the impact of crime on its victims and the community. As a graduate, you may qualify for advanced positions within police departments and law enforcement agencies, as well as opportunities in social services and the judicial system.

CJBS / Fraud Examination and Investigation: Learn the skills and techniques essential to working as a fraud examiner. This emphasis area is designed to prepare you to sit for examination with professional organizations to become a Certified Fraud Examiner. With this credential, you'll be more employable in niche law enforcement areas such as white collar crime and financial investigation.

CJBS / Homeland Security and Counterterrorism: Examine the roots of terrorism, response methods to WMD or disaster incidents, crisis negotiation, and conflict resolution. Prepare for career in law enforcement, security and government agencies, disaster relief agencies, corrections, private investigation, and more. Perfect for criminal justice professionals, military personnel, or business majors seeking new opportunities, especially with multinational corporations.

CJBS / Juvenile Justice: Focus on the unique needs of youth in today's justice system. Examine sentencing, risk and needs assessment, psychology, intervention/diversion/prevention programs, communication and relationship building, case management, and more.

CJBS / Law Enforcement: Prepare to start or advance a career in a police department or criminal investigations. Examine the roles, responsibilities, issues, and trends related to contemporary law enforcement organizations. This emphasis area also explores evidence and proof. Learn about trial proceedings, constitutional concepts, and criminal case law. As a graduate you may qualify for advanced positions within police departments and other law enforcement agencies.

CJBS / Private Security: Learn techniques behind search, seizure, and discovery to help start or advance a career in security with companies, computer firms, retail stores, and schools. This emphasis area concentrates on collecting evidence and investigation. As a graduate you may qualify for employment in private security agencies, law firms, and corporate investigation departments.

Criminal Justice - Master of Science
The Kaplan University online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program prepares working law enforcement, other criminal justice professionals, and active military personnel for career advancement. A master's degree can improve your chances for promotion, open doors to leadership positions, and qualify you to teach criminal justice in a variety of academic settings. Additionally, you'll be better prepared for the future as law enforcement agencies are increasingly placing greater emphasis on education.

The Kaplan University Master of Science in Criminal Justice is built on a professional model of relevant, practical knowledge. The program offers two courses of study, a nonthesis track that lends itself to practical law enforcement applications and a research-based thesis track that focuses on theory and prepares you for criminal justice instruction. There are five areas of specialization in the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program: Law, Global Issues in Criminal Justice, Leadership and Executive Management, Corrections, and Policing.

Crime Scene Technician - Certificate
The online Crime Scene Technician certificate program will train you to assist police and law enforcement agencies in uncovering evidence that will stand up in a court of law. This program will prepare students to oversee and secure crime scenes, gather, process, and preserve evidence, and effectively and accurately provide evidence to law enforcement and the legal system. This 44-credit hour program includes an internship wiwth a law enforcement agency. Qualified crime scene technicians can seek careers in: law enforcement agencies, medical examiner offices, laboratories, insurance companies, and large law firms.