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Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree with a Specialization in Investigation and Law Enforcement

Note: Degree offered at Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Blaine, Moorhead, Mankato, St. Cloud, Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Eden Prairie and Lake Elmo, MN; Ocala, Pasco and Ft. Myers, FL; Green Bay, WI; and online.

If you are looking to advance in the field of Law Enforcement, a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice will get you on track to better serve your country and your community. In this specialization you will study investigation techniques and how to efficiently supervise other officers in the line of duty.

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Courses in Examination of Forensic Science, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Evidence, and Forensic Psychology will prepare you for a position in law enforcement. You can begin a career as a Police Officer, Detective, Special Investigator, Fraud Investigator, Asset Protection Manager, Loss Prevention Supervisor, or Supervisory Criminal Investigator once you earn your Criminal Justice Bachelor's degree with a specialization in Investigation and Law Enforcement.

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To be successful in Law Enforcement, you must truly understand the people who commit these crimes and the different ways to divert them from committing them again. Law Enforcement Officers are a very important part of our society and you can join this key group of people with a Criminal Justice Bachelor's degree from Rasmussen College.

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Career Overview

  • In 2006, Law Enforcement Professionals held more than 861,000 jobs
  • From 2006 to 2016, the number of persons employed in this occupation is expected to increase by 11%
  • Personal characteristics such as honesty, sound judgment, integrity, and a sense of responsibility are especially important in law enforcement.
  • The minimum annual base salary for a Police Corporal is $44,160 with a maximum of $55,183 per year.

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Career overview information is provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor and www.acinet.org

Rasmussen College's School of Justice Studies will prepare you for a meaningful career in this vital industry, which is crucial to the well-being of our Nation and its citizens.

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