Criminal Investigations and Law Enforcement Degree

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Investigations / Law Enforcement

Get ready to protect life and property, maintain order, and enforce laws with a Criminal Investigation Bachelor's Degree. If you’re interested in a meaningful career as an Investigator or Law Enforcement Professional, we can help you prepare.

Current Crime Management employees or Law Enforcement Officers, who are interested in furthering their education, should consider the Investigation/ Law Enforcement degree of our Criminal Justice Bachelor's program. Continued training helps police officers, detectives, and special agents improve job performance and advance in their careers.

Many agencies pay higher salaries to officers who work toward degrees in Criminal Investigations / Law Enforcement, and some may pay all or part of the tuition.

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The real-world curriculum of our Investigation / Law Enforcement degree emphasis covers all of the vital areas of Criminal Justice with courses such as Examination of Forensic Science, Criminal Investigations, and Forensic Psychology.

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If you would like more information on our Criminal Investigations / Law Enforcement Bachelor's Degree, call (888) 549-6755 and speak with an Admissions Representative, or you can Request More Information online and someone will call you!

Note: Investigations / Law Enforcement degree offered at all on-ground locations except the Green Bay and Rockford campuses.

Career Overview

  • In 2004, Investigators and Law Enforcement Professionals held more than 842,000 jobs
  • From 2004 to 2014, the number of persons employed in this occupation is expected to increase by 16%
  • Personal characteristics such as honesty, sound judgment, integrity, and a sense of responsibility are especially important in law enforcement.
  • Median annual earnings were $44,750 in Federal Government, $48,980 in State government, and $45,010 in local government

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 ofour Nation and its citizens.

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