Distance Learning Universities for a Criminal Justice Degree

Capella University

• Students can earn a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in criminal justice from Capella University. Capella also offers certificate programs in criminal justice. Certificate programs help professionals currently working in the field enhance their knowledge of the criminal justice system. The specialized bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees prepare students to enter the criminal justice field, advance their careers, or teach in a school of higher learning.

  Capella University

  225 South 6th St

  9th Floor

  Minneapolis, MN 55402

  888-227-2736

  capella.edu

Kaplan University

• Kaplan University offers an associate's, bachelor's and master's degree in criminal justice. Concentrations in the Bachelor of Science program include computer crime, crime scene investigation and homeland security. Earn a Master of Science in Criminal Justice with concentrations in corrections, global issues or leadership and executive management policing. Professional certificate concentrations cover corrections, crime scene technician, management and supervision, and private security.

  Kaplan University

  1801 E. Kimberly Road

  Suite 1

  Davenport, IA 52807

  866-527-5268

  kaplanuniversity.edu

University of Phoenix

• The University of Phoenix's criminal justice program includes a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice with concentrations in criminal-justice administration and organizational security and management, each of which prepare students for a variety of careers in the security field. The school also offers a Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security, which gives students the expertise needed to manage criminal justice and security programs. All degrees are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Programs can be completed online or at a number of the school's more than 200 campuses nationwide.

  University of Phoenix

  3157 E. Elwood Street

  Phoenix, AZ 85034

  866-766-0766

  phoenix.edu

Virginia College

• Virginia College offers an online Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degree in criminal justice. Classes are available online, in-class or a combination of both. Classes at Virginia College prepare a student to work in any criminal justice industry. The convenient class schedules fit any lifestyle. Small class sizes make learning easier.

  Virginia College

  488 Palisades Boulevard

  Birmingham, AL 35209

  888-827-7770

  vc.edu