Established in 1976, University of Phoenix offers criminal justice degrees at the associate's, bachelor's or master's levels. Its College of Criminal Justice and Security offers an associate's degree that concentrates on policy practices, corrections, the criminal court system and juvenile justice. The Bachelor of Science degree in organizational security and management combines both theory and practical coursework. The Master of Science degree program in administration of justice and security emphasizes administrative and leadership skills in the field. The college offers classes both online and in-person at one of its more than 200 campuses nationwide.
Capella University is an online accredited school that offers a bachelor's degree in emergency management, enabling graduates to work in the field of crisis management and public safety. Students learn the phases of natural and man-made disasters and how to deal with different human reactions. Previous course work related to this field may be eligible for transfer credit; contact a counselor at Capella for further information.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida offers a two-track bachelor of science degree in homeland security. In the first, standard track (120 credit hours) students can choose to focus on terrorism or emergency management with supporting courses. The second track (122 credit hours) is a technical track in the field of cybersecurity. Students are required to complete an internship for both tracks.
American InterContinental University offers bachelor's degrees in criminal justice that concentrate on special populations. The University has campuses in Florida, Georgia and Texas and also offers an on-line degree program. Throughout the course, students learn how to work in the field of law enforcement and corrections, focusing on immigration issues. The school also offers a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice with an emphasis on forensic sciences.