Certificate/Diplomas in Criminal Justice Overview

Criminal justice certificate and diploma programs allow students to learn the basics of criminal justice and to qualify for some entry-level criminal justice occupations. Criminal justice certificate and diploma programs offer courses in both social services and law enforcement and prepare students for careers in corrections, law enforcement, human services, private investigation and private security. Earning a certificate or diploma in criminal justice is also an effective way to advance your current criminal justice career, or to specialize in a particular area of criminal justice.

Coursework for online criminal justice certificate or diploma programs generally includes juvenile delinquency, criminal law, constitutional law, corrections, evidence, criminal investigations, ethics, the court system and criminal procedures. Some certificate and diploma programs also include more specialized courses, such as forensic counseling or terrorism.

To learn more about entering the field of criminal justice or advancing your current criminal justice career with a certificate or diploma in criminal justice, or to find the criminal justice certificate or diploma program that is right for you, browse our comprehensive list of schools offering online and campus-based programs in criminal justice. There are many programs from which to choose; allow Online College Guru to provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision about the criminal justice certificate or diploma program that will best meet your educational and professional needs.

Online Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

Eastern Kentucky University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Accreditation  

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

Rasmussen College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools (NCA).

Accreditation  

St. Joseph's College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Arizona Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Kentucky Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

Programs Offered  
  • Certificate
  • Paralegal Degrees
Programs Offered  
  • Certificate
    Programs Offered  
    • Certificate
      Programs Offered  
      • Certificate
        Programs Offered  
        • Associate's
        • Certificate
        • Bachelor's
        • Paralegal Degrees

        New Jersey Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

        Programs Offered  
        • Certificate
        • Paralegal Degrees
        Programs Offered  
        • Certificate
          Programs Offered  
          • Certificate
            Programs Offered  
            • Certificate

              Massachusetts Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

              Programs Offered  
              • Certificate

                Tennessee Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                Programs Offered  
                • Certificate
                • Associate's
                Accreditation  

                Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

                Alabama Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                Accreditation  

                Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

                Accreditation  

                Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

                Minnesota Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                Programs Offered  
                • Certificate
                • Criminal Justice Degrees
                • Bachelor's
                • Paralegal Degrees
                • Associate's
                Programs Offered  
                • Associate's
                • Paralegal Degrees
                • Certificate
                Accreditation  

                Rasmussen College has been awarded Regional Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

                Accreditation  

                Rasmussen College has been awarded Regional Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

                Accreditation  

                Rasmussen College has been awarded Regional Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

                Ohio Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                Programs Offered  
                • Criminal Justice
                  Programs Offered  
                  • Certificate
                  • Associate's
                  Programs Offered  
                  • Associate's
                  • Paralegal Degrees
                  • Certificate
                  Programs Offered  
                  • Certificate
                  • Associate's

                  Alaska Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                  Accreditation  

                  Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

                  Accreditation  

                  McCann School of Business & Technology is accredited to award occupational associate degrees and certification diplomas by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education,.

                  Accreditation  

                  Bryant and Stratton College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

                  California Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                  Programs Offered  
                  • Certificate
                    Programs Offered  
                    • Certificate
                    • Paralegal Degrees
                    Programs Offered  
                    • Associate's
                    • Certificate

                    Connecticut Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                    Programs Offered  
                    • Certificate

                      Maine Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                      Programs Offered  
                      • Associate's
                      • Paralegal Degrees
                      • Certificate

                      Missouri Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                      Programs Offered  
                      • Associate's
                      • Paralegal Degrees
                      • Certificate
                      Programs Offered  
                      • Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice
                      • Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management- Criminal Justice

                      Nevada Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                      Programs Offered  
                      • Certificate

                        Pennsylvania Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                        Programs Offered  
                        • Certificate
                        • Associate's
                        Programs Offered  
                        • Certificate
                        • Associate's
                        Programs Offered  
                        • Certificate
                        • Associate's
                        Programs Offered  
                        • Certificate
                          Accreditation  

                          Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

                          Texas Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                          Programs Offered  
                          • Certificate

                            West Virginia Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                            Programs Offered  
                            • Certificate
                              Programs Offered  
                              • Certificate

                                Florida Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                                Programs Offered  
                                • Associate's
                                • Certificate
                                • Paralegal Degrees
                                • Bachelor's
                                • Criminal Justice Degrees
                                Accreditation  

                                Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) to award certificates and degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.

                                Accreditation  

                                Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

                                Accreditation  

                                Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

                                Accreditation  

                                Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

                                Mississippi Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                                Programs Offered  
                                • Master of Science in Criminal Justice

                                  Puerto Rico Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                                  Programs Offered  
                                  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

                                    Virginia Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                                    Accreditation  

                                    Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

                                    Accreditation  

                                    Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

                                    Accreditation  

                                    Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

                                    Accreditation  

                                    Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

                                    Accreditation  

                                    Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

                                    Georgia Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                                    Accreditation  

                                    Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

                                    Accreditation  

                                    Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

                                    South Carolina Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

                                    Accreditation  

                                    Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

                                    Accreditation  

                                    Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

                                    Accreditation  

                                    Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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