A diploma program is a nine-month course that offers the essential skills in criminal justice to get you into the work field as soon as you graduate. UEI College offers a diploma course at its San Diego campus. UEI College has a student-centered learning environment with flexible class times to fit its students' schedules and tutoring services. Graduates can apply for jobs in various areas, such as retail security, gaming surveillance, security management and police, fire and ambulance dispatching.
This program is designed to equip students with all the necessary skills, training and work habits they need for an entry-level position in the field of criminal justice. The areas of training in this program include juvenile delinquency, criminal behavior and investigation, law enforcement and corporate security. It can also be a stepping stone toward further studies in criminal justice. Kaplan College offers this program in its San Diego campus. The facility has more than 53,407 square feet of classrooms with the latest modern research equipment. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
This degree, offered by San Diego State University (SDSU), enables students to understand the relationship between law enforcement and crime. Coursework is specifically geared toward students who want to work in the fields of law enforcement, probation and patrol, social service agencies and correctional facilities. Certain prerequisites are required before enrolling in this program, including units in political science, statistics and sociology. SDSU is the largest university in San Diego and was listed as among the United States' best national universities, according to the "U.S. News & World Report's" America's Best Colleges 2011 Guide.
This degree is geared toward students pursuing a career in law enforcement, criminal justice and other related fields. Graduates can apply for jobs as border patrol professionals, police officers and private investigators. A bachelor's degree is also necessary for students who want to pursue more specialized criminal justice careers in the FBI or Secret Service. DeVry University offers this program in its San Diego Campus. The university has over 80 years' experience in providing technology-based education and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). It is also a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.