Learn what makes criminals tick with criminal offenders specialization

Criminal Justice Bachelor's degree - Criminal Offenders specialization

The need for officers to keep our communities safe and secure never falters. As a graduate of our Criminal Justice program with a Criminal Offenders specialization, you will be prepared with the knowledge and tactical skills you need to successfully protect and secure communities from today’s most dangerous criminals.

With advanced online curriculum developed from gritty true-life cases specific to criminal offenders, you will gain the specific skills you need to excel in your career. Our instructors are seasoned criminal justice professionals, many with active-duty experience, who are dedicated to working one-on-one with you to succeed both in the classroom and in your career.

As a graduate, you will be prepared to start your career within the criminal justice system or continue your education beyond your Bachelor’s degree.

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Why Criminal Offenders?

Some of the most dangerous criminals roam the streets, not knowing that they have a psychological problem. In order to prevent crime before it happens, students who understand these dangerous individuals are needed. With a Criminal Justice degree specializing in Criminal Offenders, your instructors will work with you to better understand criminals and why they commit crimes. Request more information about the criminal offenders program.

This online program in the important field of criminal justice offers you the flexibility and convenience of online learning.

Are you ready to learn more? We’ve spent more than a century at Rasmussen College preparing students for success. If you would like to know more about our school, what we offer our students or anything else, please fill out a contact request or call us at (888) 549-6755. One of our program managers can answer any questions you may have.

Criminal Offenders Courses

Courses like Forensic Psychology and Organized Criminal Syndicates will prepare you to better understand criminal and deviant psychology. Criminal minds can be extremely complicated and your Criminal Justice degree will help you understand what drives these individuals to commit crimes. Whether you take courses online or on campus, your curriculum will drive your learning

Some key courses include:

Organized Criminal Syndicates
You will examine the cause of organized crime, in addition to the investigation, prosecution, and sentencing of syndicates.

Special Offenders: Serial Killers
You will explore issues and controversies involved in serial killer cases or mass murder investigations. The course will cover topics including maintaining justice, victim’s rights, interrogation techniques, media coverage of crimes, and grief.

Special Offenders: Sex Offenders
You will examine the causes of sexual offenses and treatment of offenders. Research on sex offenders, including recidivism, treatment, and re-entry into the community, will be examined.

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Criminal Offenders Career Outlook

The career outlook for this field is expecting faster than average growth through 2018.  After earning your Criminal Justice degree, you will be ready to enter the workforce with confidence and begin helping to put convicted criminals behind bars.

Here is a snapshot of a possible career for someone with a Criminal Justice degree:


Salary & growth statistics provided by the BLS ‡		 25th Percentile 50th Percentile 75th Percentile Projected Growth
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $47,070 $62,110 $83,650 17%

 

The Rasmussen College career placement services staff starts helping you even before you graduate – with your resume, cover letter, interviewing techniques and how to search for a great career. And it doesn’t end there – these services are available throughout your career.

‡"Occupational Employment Statistics Home Page." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, 27 July 2010. Web. 27 Sept. 2010.

"Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, Dec. 2009. Web. 29 Nov. 2010.

BLS salary data may not reflect expected entry level earnings.

Seamless Credit Transfer Policies

Transferring your credits doesn't need to be difficult.  At Rasmussen College, our transfer policies are designed to maximize your credit transfer and minimize your time to graduation.

Check out some of our highlighted transfer policies below or visit our Transfer Policy for a full description of each policy.

  • Transfer your entire Associate’s degree credits and enter at Junior status if you have an Associate's degree and are seeking a Bachelor’s degree in a similar field—this also means you will not have to complete any pre-requisites for most degrees ¹
  •  Transfer all general education courses from your previously-earned Associate's or Bachelor's degree regardless of course of study ²
  • Course-by-course evaluation of all courses with a grade of C or higher
  • Credit by examination, which gives you an opportunity to test out of courses where you can demonstrate specific knowledge.  These tests are offered free of charge to Rasmussen College students. 
  • Earn college credit through prior work, learning, and military experiences

Contact a program manager today at 888-549-6755 or complete the form on the right and one of our program managers will contact you to discuss transferring your college credit to Rasmussen College.

¹ Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny transfer of credits based on guidelines defined in the course catalog.  Rasmussen College transfer policies vary by state and degree; contact your local campus to discuss your credit transfer options.
² Refer to the General Education Block Transfer For Baccalaureate Candidates for complete details and restrictions.