Criminal Justice Technology Degrees: Associate, Bachelor & Online Info

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What kind of jobs can you get with an associate's or bachelor's degree in criminal justice technology? Find out about degree requirements, online options and info on courses in criminal justice technology programs.
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Studying Criminal Justice Technology: Degrees at a Glance

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Criminal justice technology programs will teach you how to serve and protect a community. Whether someone earns an associate's degree or bachelor's degree in this field, they will qualify for a job that involves protecting individuals and property through crime prevention. Other possible career opportunities might involve rehabilitating criminals or monitoring inmate behavior. While an associate's degree will often qualify you for an entry-level position, a bachelor's degree might be necessary to obtain higher-level positions or work for the federal government.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), from 2010-2020, police officers and detectives were predicted to see a 7% growth in employment, while probation officers and correction treatment specialists can anticipate an 18% growth during the same time period. However, correctional officers might see only a 5% growth.

Associate's Bachelor's
Who is this degree for? Individuals who want to find an entry-level position in corrections or law enforcement Those who want earn higher-level positions in corrections or law enforcement or who want to work for the federal government
Common Career Paths (with approximate mean annual salary) - Police officer ($56,000)*
- Security guard ($27,000)*
- Correctional officer (federal level) ($53,000)*
- Correctional treatment specialist ($52,000)*
Time to Completion 1-2 years, full-time 4 years, full-time
Common Graduation Requirements - About 20-24 courses
- Fieldwork experience
-About 40-48 courses
- Internship
Prerequisites High school diploma High school diploma
Online Availability Yes Yes

Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2011 figures).

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    1. Saint Leo University

    Program Options

    Associate's
      • AA: Criminal Justice
      • AA: Criminal Justice
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    2. Purdue Global

    Program Options

    Associate's
      • Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
      • Associate: Fire Science
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    3. Keiser University

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    Associate's
      • Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
      • Associate of Arts - Homeland Security
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Saint Leo University

  • AA: Criminal Justice

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Purdue Global

  • Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
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Keiser University

  • Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
  • Associate of Arts - Homeland Security

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Youngstown State University

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