Criminal Justice Options at Kaplan College
2+2 B.S. in Criminal Justice
If you already have your associate's degree, the 2+2 Option for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice will give you the qualifications you need to increase your marketability in today's job market, as well as your income. According to the Digest of Education, a bachelor's degree means greater earnings over the course of your lifetime.
Our innovative program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program, offering you the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals.
This bachelor's degree program prepares you for advancement in criminal justice with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical competencies required in the modern workplace.
This degree accommodates both the student whose immediate educational goals are satisfied by the completion of a bachelor's degree, and the student who is planning to pursue study in the criminal justice field at the graduate level.
Kaplan College offers three emphasis areas in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program: Law Enforcement, Private Security, and Corrections.
A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
If you want to work in the criminal justice field, the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice will give you the advantage you need to maximize your chances of finding the job you want.
Our program provides students with a solid foundation and breadth of understanding in the areas of law enforcement, courts, corrections, and security.
This understanding, together with a liberal arts knowledge base and the technical skills required in various specialized employment areas, will serve you well as you build a successful career in the field.
B.S. in Criminal Justice
If you are seeking to advance your criminal justice career in law enforcement, private security, or corrections or to pursue entry-level opportunities, the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program will help you meet your career goals.
This degree provides students with a solid foundation in criminal justice and a broad liberal arts knowledge base. The baccalaureate program is designed to combine the professional skills of various specialized areas of criminal justice with research and analytical skills.
Graduates of this program can seek employment opportunities in various criminal justice environments, such as law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, or juvenile justice facilities.
Kaplan College offers three emphasis areas in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program: Law Enforcement, Private Security, and Corrections.
Crime Scene Technician Certificate
If you want to begin or advance your career in criminal investigation, the Crime Scene Technician Certificate program offers the specialized training you need to increase your value in today's job market.
Our program helps you increase your knowledge of locating, collecting, and analyzing evidence that will be used in a court of law. You will learn how to identify the boundaries of a crime scene and understand the principles of searching the crime scene for specific types of evidence, such as fingerprints, forensic identifiable material, and other items of evidentiary value.
Terrorism/Nat'l Security Certificate
If you are a student or law enforcement professional and want to increase your knowledge of worldwide terrorism, the Terrorism and National Security Management Certificate is for you.
The curriculum consists of courses with subjects such as terrorist violence aimed at achieving radical change in society, governmental reaction to specific demands, and threats with the objective of weakening established governments.
The program identifies various terrorist groups who are willing to endanger life and property by the use of explosives, weapons, and other violent means.