Criminal Justice
Bachelor's Degree
Next start date
July 01, 2019
Finish in as few as
18 months1
Learning options
- Online
- Campus Support and Resources
- Flex Choice®
If you’re driven to a leadership position and passionate about helping your community through our criminal justice system, our online Bachelor’s degree-completion program in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management is a great path for you. This online Criminal Justice program is focused on the theory and practical application of criminal law enforcement, procedures and research methods, and enhancing your leadership, supervision and management skills to help you advance your career in the criminal justice profession.2 This online Criminal Justice degree is available with Flex Choice®, which allows you to combine traditional online coursework and self-directed assessments—a more affordable way to receive credit for what you already know.
This Criminal Justice program has not been approved by any state professional licensing body and does not lead to any state-issued professional license.
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What Will I Be Prepared to Do When I’m Done?
Make a Positive Impact
Our Criminal Justice program gives you the knowledge and skills you need to make a positive impact on your local community.
Help Advance Your Career
Our graduates feel confident advancing their careers in criminal justice and creating value across their organization by contributing to a diverse team.
Pursue Potential Job Growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the projected job growth potential between 2016 and 2026 for first-line supervisors of police and detectives is 7%.2
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What Skills Will I Gain?
Values-Based Leadership in Criminal Justice
Understand and appropriately act based on your knowledge of ethical challenges, the use of power, the discretion and responsibility to act and the role of personal character in service professions.
Cultural Diversity and Justice Comprehension
Recognize and address criminal behavior, crime prevention, complex ethical situations, criminal theories, relationships with diverse populations and the behavior and victimization affecting the criminal justice system.
Criminal Justice Procedures Knowledge
Apply an advanced knowledge of the criminal justice field and an understanding of the theory and practice of criminal justice procedures and research methods.
Effective Management
Operate effectively within a continually changing environment. Value written and verbal communication, problem-solving, diversity awareness and the need to incorporate advanced skills in meaningful ways.
Consumer Disclosure Information
Important information about the educational debt, earnings and completion rates of students who attended this program.
What Types of Classes Will I Take?
- CJL 3297
- Online
- 4 Credits
- CCJ 4015
- Online
- 4 Credits
- MAN 4143
- Online
- 4 Credits
Constitutional Law
Challenges students to examine the complexities of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, as well as the application of those rights to the criminal justice system. The analysis of case studies allows students to apply criminal law and procedure to fieldwork examination of criminal justice issues.
Values-Based Leadership in Criminal Justice
Addresses unique ethical challenges that leaders in criminal justice may confront. Discusses delegation and abandonment of duties, use of power, discretion and responsibility to act and the role of personal character.
Contemporary Leadership Challenges
Examines current issues within the management field and actively engages in research and presentations. Exposes students to a current topic in the field, and teaches students to become an active and effective member of a professional learning community.
22 Courses to Complete
90 Credit Hours
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What Should I Know Before I Enroll?
Entrance Requirements
To be considered for admission, students must hold a conferred Associate’s degree from an accredited institution as recognized by the Department of Education, or students must have successfully completed 90 quarter or 60 semester credits with a grade of C or higher.
Transfer Student
We believe in giving credit where it’s due. Talk to a program manager today or explore our Transfer Policy page to review our seamless credit policies designed to maximize credits, potentially save money and expedite graduation.
Help Paying for College
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to a program manager and learn how these programs can make it more affordable with Flex Choice® learning options, loans and grants, scholarship opportunities and corporate and military discounts.
Where Can I Find a Criminal Justice Program Near Me?
At Rasmussen College, we want our courses to be available on your schedule, not the other way around. Select programs are available for enrollment through a specific campus and nationally online, but students complete the courses online and are able to utilize online and on-campus support and resources. See below to find out where you can find a Criminal Justice program near you.
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Florida
Florida Campuses
New Port Richey/West Pasco Campus
8661 Citizens Drive
Suite 300
New Port Richey, FL 34654 -
Illinois*
Illinois Campuses*
*This program is not available at Illinois campuses, but is available online through Rasmussen College Online.
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Kansas
Kansas Campuses
Kansas City/Overland Park Campus
11600 College Boulevard
Suite 100
Overland Park, KS 66210 -
Minnesota
Minnesota Campuses
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North Dakota
North Dakota Campuses
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Campuses
- Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
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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. - Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, [career information accessed May 30, 2018] www.bls.gov/ooh/. Employment conditions in your area may vary.