Minnesota 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.

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).

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Criminal Justice Salaries
Police Officer
$37,459 - $64,076
Highway Patrol
$35,500 - $53,636
BATF Agent
$54,098 - $94,333
Crime Prevention Specialist
$34,534 - $72,292
Criminal Investigator
$58,000
Customs Officer
$32,000 - $56,000
Drug Enforcement Agent
$65,000
Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation
$35,000 - $42,446
Homeland Security
$32,000 - $77,500
Deputy U.S. Marshal
$30,000 - $56,000
Deputy Sheriff
$47,000 - $85,000
Criminal Profiler
$55,000 - $60,000
 * Based on 5 years experience