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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A Different Way to Learn - Programs at Your Own Pace

A Different Way to Learn - At Your Own Pace

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…

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  • Course Based
    05/27/2024
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…

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  • Course Based
    05/27/2024
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…

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  • Course Based
    05/27/2024
MS in Criminal Justice
Behavioral Sciences
Specialization
 Explore our MS in Criminal Justice Behavioral Sciences specializationExplore the various theories and research that aim to answer the “why” behind criminal behavior. Coursework examines psychological issues that can spur acts of violent crime…

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  • Course Based
    05/27/2024
MS in Criminal Justice
Cybercrimes
Specialization
Explore our MS in Criminal Justice Cybercrimes specializationLearn how technology is used in the commission of various crimes such as child sexual exploitation, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and human trafficking. Understand cybercrime phenomena…

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  • Course Based
    05/27/2024
MS in Criminal Justice
Emergency Management
Specialization
Explore our MS in Criminal Justice Emergency Management specializationEmergency response professionals face increasingly difficult issues. People depend on these skilled leaders to make informed, intelligent choices under pressure. This…

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  • Course Based
    05/27/2024
MS in Criminal Justice
General Program
Explore our MS in Criminal Justice General ProgramExplore 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 management…

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  • Course Based
    05/27/2024
MS in Criminal Justice
Global Leadership
Specialization
 Explore our MS in Criminal Justice International/Global Criminal Justice Issues specializationGain skills and knowledge that are essential to operating effectively in regions seeking to develop and modernize. Learn about the roles of strategic…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    05/27/2024

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.

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

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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