If you are interested in a legal
career, you will find that a range of educational facilities offer a variety of
programs designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge and training.
Law degree schools train future
lawyers and are open to students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree.
After three years of study students are awarded law degrees, but must take bar
examinations to practice as attorneys.
Legal colleges offer different
programs leading to paralegal qualifications: associate’s and bachelor’s legal
degrees are available, while graduate students can take short, intensive
certification courses to prepare them for paralegal work.
An education in the legal field
will give you the choice of a wide variety of careers, both within and outside
the legal system. It provides an excellent basis for many different types of
work, whether you choose to become a lawyer or use your law training in a
non-traditional legal career, such as working for a non-profit organization,
advocacy group or community legal clinic.
Denver is the largest city in
the State of Colorado with a population of over 550,000 people. Its nickname is
‘the Mile-High City’ because its elevation of 5,280 feet is around 1 mile above
sea level. The city has several universities, colleges and schools offering a
variety of programs leading to law qualifications.
As the workplace becomes more competitive, employers are looking for more
skills. Everything you need to excel can be found at Colorado
Technical University.
The objective of the Criminal Justice program is to prepare students for
a career in a variety of local, state, and federal jobs. Specifically, the
jobs for which this program would prepare students are corrections officers,
probation officers, security officers, local, county, and state police
officers, guards at prisons, campus police, investigators, detectives, child
case workers, juvenile services officers, drug task officers, criminal
justice social workers, customs inspectors, U.S. Marshalls, and loss
prevention managers, to name a few. Learn
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The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice provides
students with technical and operational knowledge and skill levels
necessary to perform at a professional level in various segments of the
fascinating and growing field of criminal justice. The field of criminal
justice incorporates law enforcement, corrections, probation and the
courts. Learn
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Earn your degree, advance your career, secure your future –
all online. University of Phoenix Online is a true innovator in distance
education. Their Business, Technology, Criminal Justice, Nursing, and
Education degree programs are designed specifically for busy professionals.
Imagine earning the degree you’ve always wanted – from home, at work, or
while traveling.
Programs
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal
Justice Administration provides students interested in policing, criminal
law, or corrections with an interdisciplinary study of crime and justice in
American society.
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Capella University is committed to delivering academic excellence online to our more than 19,000 learners. As an accredited university, we offer online undergraduate degrees in business and information technology and graduate degrees in business, education, human services, information technology, and psychology. Enrollment advisors and career counseling services are available to answer your questions. Contact us to learn more. Learn how to make a difference in the lives of others
without throwing your own life into chaos.
Enrich your professional knowledge and respond more
effectively to social issues and challenges in your community. Led by a
nationally recognized faculty of scholar-practitioners, our Master of
Science program encompasses a broad range of relevant specializations
including Criminal Justice. Learn
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Ideal for professionals who wish to advance their careers to academic,
supervisory, or administrative levels, our PhD programs allow you to focus
your education on a Criminal Justice specialization, without
sacrificing time from work or family. Learn
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Concord Law School offers several programs
designed to fit the individual needs of students who seek a legal education.
As the first school to offer an accredited Juris Doctor (JD) degree 100%
online, Concord has attracted working professionals and others whose time
constraints prevent them from attending a campus based law school.
This program is designed for individuals interested in
practicing law. In addition to the practice of law, licensed attorneys find
work as corporate in-house counsel, risk managers, legislative analysts,
technology licensing officers, contract administrators and a variety of
other positions. Learn More
This program is intended for those who want an education in
law, but don't plan on practicing law. An example would be nurses,
paramedics or other health care practitioners who can choose Concord's
specially designed Health Law Track within the Executive JDSM
program to further their careers.
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Realizing how difficult it is for busy nurses like you to attend a
traditional campus-based program, Jacksonville University is offering their
highly regarded and accredited RN-to-BSN program
online.
If you're looking to advance in your
corrections, law enforcement, or private security career, a criminal
justice degree from Kaplan University can definitely help.
If you already have your associate’s degree, the 2+2 Option for the
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice will give you the qualifications
you need to increase your marketability in today’s job market, as well as
your income. According to the Digest of Education, a bachelor’s degree
means greater earnings over the course of your lifetime.
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If you want to work in the criminal justice field, the Associate of
Applied Science in Criminal Justice will give you the advantage you need
to maximize your chances of finding the job you want.
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If you are seeking to advance your criminal justice career in law
enforcement, private security, or corrections or to pursue entry-level
opportunities, the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program will
help you meet your career goals.
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If you want to begin or advance your career in criminal investigation, the
Crime Scene Technician Certificate program offers the specialized training
you need to increase your value in today’s job market.
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If you are a student or law enforcement professional and want to increase
your knowledge of worldwide terrorism, the Terrorism and National Security
Management Certificate is for you.
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If you're interested in pursuing an interesting, profitable
and high-demand profession, Keiser College's Criminal Justice and Paralegal
programs will provide the background and education to succeed.
Earning your degree 100% online will allow you to learn from home or while
you're away.
This program will provide you with instruction in current
criminal justice-related issues, topics and trends. You'll receive an inside
view of the operations and processes of law enforcement, the courts and
correctional institutions. Learn
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A Paralegal, sometimes called Legal Assistant or Lawyer's
Assistant, is supervised by an attorney and assists attorneys with legal
research, drafts documents and motions which are filed in court, interviews
clients and witnesses, manages cases, and is involved in the gathering of
evidence and the litigation procedure.
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The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal
Justice Administration provides students interested in policing, criminal
law, or corrections with an interdisciplinary study of crime and justice in
American society.
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