
Criminal Justice
Explore our online degree programs in criminal justice designed to help you reach your goals.
Explore our online degree programs in criminal justice designed to help you reach your goals.
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Prepare for a challenging career in law enforcement, homeland security, emergency management, and other exciting fields.
An online criminal justice degree from Walden can help prepare you for a challenging career in law enforcement, homeland security, emergency management, and other exciting fields. Choose from bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs, all taught by expert faculty members who are committed to your success.
Criminal Justice Programs
PhD in Criminal Justice
Explore our PhD in Criminal Justice
Make a greater impact within your organization and your field with Walden’s online PhD in Criminal Justice, one of the first online criminal justice doctoral programs available to meet the needs of working…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based05/29/2023
MS in Criminal Justice
Multiple Learning Options Available
Prepare to take on leadership roles.
Explore trends. Protect lives. Impact the future of the criminal justice system. Are you looking to transition to a more senior position—or a second career—in the criminal justice field?
Walden’s MS in…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based05/29/2023
- Tempo Learning06/05/2023
MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management
Explore our Online MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management
Walden’s online Master of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management will help law enforcement professionals prepare for executive management roles…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based05/29/2023
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BS in Criminal Justice
Multiple Learning Options Available
Rise above the competition and reach your goals faster
Enhance your skills and credentials while continuing to protect and serve your community with our BS in Criminal Justice program.
A bachelor’s in criminal justice prepares…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based05/29/2023
- Tempo Learning06/05/2023
Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice
Explore our Online Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice
Focus your understanding of key issues confronting the American criminal justice system, as well as policy analysis and the contemporary decision-making models, with a Graduate…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based05/29/2023
Individual Courses
To learn more about our Individual Course options, please visit our School of Lifelong Learning page.
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice - Self-Designed
Concentration
Explore our BS in Criminal Justice Self-Designed concentration
Design a customized concentration that reflects your specific career goals and professional interests.
This Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice concentration provides you with…
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice - Advanced Topics in Criminal Justice – Accelerate Into Masters AIM
Concentration
Explore our Advanced Topics in Criminal Justice – Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) Concentration
Save time and money on your MS in Criminal Justice degree by incorporating graduate-level coursework into your bachelor’s program.
Are you a senior-…
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice - Corrections and Human Services
Concentration
Explore our BS in Criminal Justice Corrections and Human Services concentration
Explore the impact of crime on neighborhoods. Examine innovative solutions for rehabilitating offenders and restoring peace to communities.
Examine the devastating…
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice - Crime and Criminal Investigation
Concentration
Multiple Learning Options Available
Explore our BS in Criminal Justice Crime and Criminal Investigation concentration
Delve deep into the criminal mind and its workings. Explore the investigative process, from collecting evidence to interviewing witnesses.
Study theories and…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based05/29/2023
- Tempo Learning06/05/2023
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice Management and Administration – Accelerate Into Masters AIM
Save time and money on your master's degree by incorporating graduate-level coursework into your bachelor's program.
Today’s criminal justice leaders need to understand their roles as administrators of diverse, increasingly complex organizations…
PhD in Criminal Justice
PhD in Criminal Justice - Emergency Management
Specialization
Explore our PhD in Criminal Justice Emergency Management specialization
In the event of an impending hurricane or in the aftermath of a man-made disaster, effective leaders who can manage and motivate response teams are in demand. In this…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based05/29/2023
PhD in Criminal Justice
PhD in Criminal Justice - General Program
Explore our PhD in Criminal Justice General Program
Today’s rapidly changing criminal justice system demands new skills and specialized knowledge. In the General Program, you will cover a range of topics from cybercrime to homeland security.…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based05/29/2023
PhD in Criminal Justice
PhD in Criminal Justice - Global Leadership
Specialization
Explore our PhD in Criminal Justice Global Leadership specialization
The Global Leadership specialization can provide you with the skills needed to be an effective leader in the international landscape, particularly in developing regions. Examine…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based05/29/2023
PhD in Criminal Justice
PhD in Criminal Justice - Justice Administration
Specialization
Explore our PhD in Criminal Justice - Justice Administration specialization
Students pursuing this specialization have the opportunity to study the risk factors associated with criminal behavior as well as how history has shaped the modern…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based05/29/2023
PhD in Criminal Justice
PhD in Criminal Justice - Law and Public Policy
Specialization
Explore our PhD in Criminal Justice Law and Public Policy specialization
Through this specialization, students explore how past and present legal decisions influence the creation of public policy. In their coursework, students cover foundational…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based05/29/2023
PhD in Criminal Justice
PhD in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
Specialization
Explore our PhD in Criminal Justice Homeland Security Policy and Coordination specialization
Now more than ever, America’s security rests in the hands of those with the ability to navigate the intricacies of public policy. Explore how public…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based05/29/2023
PhD in Criminal Justice
PhD in Criminal Justice - Online Teaching in Higher Education
Specialization
Explore our PhD in Criminal Justice Online Teaching in Higher Education specialization
Translate your criminal justice expertise into an online teaching career with the Online Teaching in Higher Education specialization. Whether you aspire to…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based05/29/2023
PhD in Criminal Justice
PhD in Criminal Justice - Public Management and Leadership
Specialization
Explore our PhD in Criminal Justice Public Management and Leadership specialization
Faced with mounting performance demands and new financial challenges, managers in today’s public and nonprofit institutions must be able to increase efficiency…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based05/29/2023
MS in Criminal Justice
Behavioral Sciences
Specialization
Explore our MS in Criminal Justice Behavioral Sciences specialization
Explore the various theories and research that aim to answer the “why” behind criminal behavior. Coursework examines psychological issues that can spur acts of violent…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based05/29/2023
MS in Criminal Justice
Cybercrimes
Specialization
Explore our MS in Criminal Justice Cybercrimes specialization
Learn how technology is used in the commission of various crimes such as child sexual exploitation, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and human trafficking. Understand cybercrime phenomena…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based05/29/2023
MS in Criminal Justice
Emergency Management
Specialization
Explore our MS in Criminal Justice Emergency Management specialization
Emergency response professionals face increasingly difficult issues. People depend on these skilled leaders to make informed, intelligent choices under pressure. This…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based05/29/2023
MS in Criminal Justice
General Program
Explore our MS in Criminal Justice General Program
Explore the various theories and research that aim to answer the “why” behind criminal behavior. The General Program can help you gain a unique blend of technology, homeland security, and…
Next Start Dates
- Course Based05/29/2023
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