Help Advance Your Criminal Justice Career
Earn Your Criminal Justice Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree
As a Criminal Justice major at Rasmussen College, you could be on your way to serving your community or advancing your career in as few as 18 months with our online Criminal Justice Associate’s degree or our online Criminal Justice Leadership and Management Bachelor’s degree.1,2
Criminal Justice Associate’s Degree
Through our online Criminal Justice Associate’s degree program, you can learn the critical-thinking skills needed to make decisions in high-pressure situations. Our comprehensive curriculum prepares you to apply your training in a broad range of environments and situations, from security and corrections to juvenile justice and domestic violence.3
Criminal Justice Leadership and Management Bachelor’s Degree
The focus of our Criminal Justice Leadership and Management Bachelor’s degree is on developing your leadership skills to help you achieve the promotion or specialized assignment you want to advance your career. Available fully online, this program is designed for criminal justice professionals and is offered in our Bachelor’s degree-completion format. Throughout their Criminal Justice studies, students will learn the theory and practice of criminal justice law, procedures and research methods, and develop an understanding of criminal behavior, crime prevention and diversity in the justice system.
Our Criminal Justice Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees are both available with Flex Choice®, which allows you to save time and money by combining traditional courses and self-directed assessments to earn your degree with more flexibility and affordability.
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- Course plan customized for you
- Support and financial aid planning
- Career path guidance with no obligation
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Gain In-Field Criminal Justice Skills Employers Seek
Through career-focused curriculum and practical, hands-on opportunities in your online Criminal Justice courses, you can prepare for a successful career in the criminal justice workforce. Our degrees are designed to help you gain relevant skills employers seek, including:
Our Grads Work Across Industries
Graduates from our School of Justice Studies programs are working for leading industries, including:*
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Legal
- Public Health
- Social Services
- State Government
117 Years of Successful Graduates
At Rasmussen College, we’ve been dedicated to our mission of preparing students for career success since 1900.
*Industry information reported by Rasmussen College graduates. This list does not constitute an endorsement of Rasmussen College by the industries shown above. Listing does not guarantee or imply that future employment opportunities within these industries will be available.
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Criminal Justice Program Entry Requirements
In addition to meeting standard Rasmussen College admissions requirements, you will need to pass a background check prior to enrolling as a Criminal Justice Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree student.
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How Much Could You Earn as a Criminal Justice Professional?
In-Demand Career Options for Your Future
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), earning a degree, regardless of the field of study, can improve income potential.* Here is the average salary by percentile and projected job growth for criminal justice professionals:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment Statistics, [salary data accessed September 13, 2017] www.bls.gov/oes/. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, [career information accessed December 13, 2017] www.bls.gov/ooh/. BLS salary data represents national, averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience. This data does not represent starting salaries. Employment conditions in your area may vary.
The Criminal Justice Leadership and Management Bachelor’s degree and Criminal Justice Associate’s degree programs have not been approved by any state professional licensing body, and the programs do not lead to any state-issued professional license. For further information on professional licensing requirements, please contact the appropriate board or agency in your state of residence. Additional education, training, experience, and/or other eligibility criteria may apply.
In Minnesota, the Criminal Justice Associate’s degree program does not meet the standards established by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board for persons who seek employment as a peace officer.
How Much Will it Cost?
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At Rasmussen College, we believe higher education should be a successful investment. That’s why we offer affordable options that make earning your degree attainable. See how you can save:
- Flex Choice® learning option
- Loans and Grants
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Corporate and Military Discounts
- Seamless transfer policies
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program:
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Program Page Methodology and Disclosures
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Time to Complete
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Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
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Industry Certification Exams
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Rasmussen College will reimburse the application fee for each first attempt of all of the industry certification exams for which you qualify to take. Should you need to take an exam more than once to receive a passing score, you will be responsible for all subsequent exam application fees.
See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about our graduation rates, median debt of students who completed the program and other important information.
1Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
2The Criminal Justice Leadership and Management Bachelor’s degree and Criminal Justice Associate’s degree programs have not been approved by any state professional licensing body, and the programs do not lead to any state-issued professional license. For further information on professional licensing requirements, please contact the appropriate board or agency in your state of residence. Additional education, training, experience, and/or other eligibility criteria may apply.
3In Minnesota, the Criminal Justice Associate’s degree program does not meet the standards established by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board for persons who seek employment as a peace officer.