The University of New Haven, located in Connecticut, is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Learning. The university offers a bachelor degree in criminal justice with concentrations in corrections, crime analysis, forensic psychology, law enforcement administration and investigative services. The program is 121 credits, and required courses include criminal procedures, scientific methods in criminal justice, criminology and principles of criminal investigation. Students are also required to participate in an internship.
Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Muskingum University is located in New Concord, Ohio, and offers a bachelor degree in criminal justice. Students are required to take courses in corrections, American courts, public policy, administrative law, crisis intervention, law enforcement and juvenile justice. Students in their final year must complete a senior seminar and research project. Opportunities are also available for students to participate in an internship.
Located in Carson City, Nevada, Western Nevada College is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Colleges and Universities. The college offers a 60-credit Associate of Applied Science degree in criminal justice. Required courses in the program include principles of investigation, criminal procedures and criminal law. Opportunities are also available to learn about police in America, criminal evidence, juvenile justice system and corrections. Students also must complete an internship in corrections, juvenile justice, law enforcement, and probation and patrol.
Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, Texas and is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges. The university offers a master's degree in criminal justice and criminology. Students in the program focus on areas involving correctional and police administration, legal issues in criminal justice, criminological theory and crime control. The program is 36 credits, and applicants must have a bachelor degree and submit Graduate Record Exam scores, letters of recommendation and essays.
Located in South Lake Tahoe, California, Lake Tahoe Community College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The college offers an associate degree program in criminal justice. The program teaches students about the American justice system, the social-psychological bases of crime, professional ethics, sentencing and the role of the community. Students develop their critical thinking skills, along with their ability to communicate.