Hampton University's accelerated online degree in criminal justice prepares students for careers in law enforcement agencies or correctional facilities. The bachelor's degree program is rooted in a study of behavioral sciences. Students in the program earn a degree in three years by completing two summer sessions at the end of the first and second years. The curriculum consists of major coursework in criminology, corrections, forensics, juvenile delinquency and national security. In addition, degree candidates take liberal arts classes and are required to complete an internship and senior practicum in order to graduate.
Kaplan University offers accelerated options for criminal justice students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Prospective students who hold an associate's or bachelor's degree can earn a bachelor's in criminal justice in as little as two years through Kaplan's Advanced Start program. Up to 90 credits can be transferred into the program; undergraduates can select from several emphasis areas including juvenile justice, forensic psychology and crime scene investigation. Students in the bachelor's program can pursue a fast-track master's degree by including some graduate-level courses in their undergraduate degree plan.
Through the University of Massachusetts Amherst's University Without Walls, or UWW, program, qualified students can earn an accelerated bachelor's degree in criminal justice online. UWW permits students to transfer up to 75 credits, regardless of how long ago they were earned. In addition, up to 30 credits may be awarded for life and work experience. Students in the criminal justice program develop an individualized degree plan and can design a concentration that reflects their interests in the criminal justice field. Courses available to criminal justice majors cover topics such as white collar crime, forensics and domestic violence.