The Community College of Rhode Island, located in Warwick, offers Associates Degrees in Science under the Criminal Justice program. You can major either in law enforcement or paralegal studies, either of which can help you get into a Bachelor's program in Criminal Justice later on. A certificate for a Bilingual Justice Interpreter is also offered in this program. This college also offers online classes for those looking for alternative ways to advance or finish a degree program.
Rhode Island College, located in Providence, offers a Criminal Justice/Justice studies program with specializations in Gerontology, Justice Studies and Sociology. You can take a variety of courses, including Forensics, to develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a Forensics investigator. You have the choice of majoring in something else and minoring in Justice Studies or receiving a full Bachelor's Degree in Justice Studies. You will learn about the law, ethics and enforcement during the course of your study.
Johnson and Wales University in Providence is a large university with extensions in other states, with Providence being the main campus. Johnson and Wales offers a program of integrated sciences, criminal justice, arts and business for the Criminal Justice program; you can specialize in forensic investigation. Johnson and Wales also offers study abroad programs, hands-on learning, faculty advising and a faculty of professionals experienced in this field of work. You can also take classes online if needed.
Roger Williams University is located in Bristol, Rhode Island. This university offers minors, undergraduate and graduate programs in Criminal Justice. Science classes required for an undergraduate degree include forensic science classes tailored to help you learn forensic investigation. You'll also take sociology, psychology and law classes as part of your program at Roger Williams. A graduate degree involves more theoretical classes and can help you move higher in the field of Criminal Justice.