Criminal Justice

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.

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.

 

Explore our Online Criminal Justice Programs

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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
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 Based
    10/09/2023
  • Tempo Learning
    10/02/2023
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 Based
    10/09/2023
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 Based
    10/09/2023
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 Based
    10/09/2023
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 Based
    10/09/2023
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 Based
    10/09/2023

Why Choose Walden?

A degree on your terms

Opt for our course-based format or choose our flexible, competency-based format designed to work around your busy schedule.

Focus on today's issues

Coursework focuses on cybercrime, restorative justice, and 21st-century policing. An engaging blend of content brings contemporary topics to life.

Distinguished Faculty

Learn from distinguished faculty, including Dr. Jessie Lee, former executive director of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE).

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An Accredited University

Quality matters—especially when it comes to your education. Walden is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and committed to maintaining the highest standards of excellence.

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Flexibility to Fit Your Schedule

At Walden, we are dedicated to offering education options designed to fit the needs of working professionals like you. That is why we offer a wide range of learning options, including a standard, course-based experience, and Tempo Learning®.

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Decide How to Complete Your Degree

You have a unique style—and a unique schedule. That's why Walden offers you more than one way to learn.

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COURSE-BASED LEARNING

Learn the Traditional Way

YOUR ASSIGNMENTS

Scheduled due dates allow you make steady progress.

YOUR SCHEDULE

Course lengths are predetermined, based on program.

YOUR COSTS

Register and pay by course.

Instruction and Support

Faculty guide you through each course.

Choose Course-Based Learning if you prefer:

  • Working with others
  • Pre-set schedule and deadlines
  • Structure and predictability

TEMPO LEARNING®

A Different Way to Learn

YOUR ASSIGNMENTS

Complete your assessments when you’re ready.

Your Schedule

With no set due dates, you can create a self-paced schedule.

Your Costs

Three-month, all-you-can-learn subscription periods with a fixed price. 

Instruction and Support

Faculty and Academic Coach support is available when needed.

Choose Tempo Learning® if you prefer:

  • Working independently
  • Learning at your pace
  • No weekly deadlines

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