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Criminal Justice degrees prepare students for careers in law enforcement or security work. An online Criminal Justice degree is a great option for a professional looking to launch or advance a career in law enforcement. The ability to pursue a Criminal Justice degree online relieves a student from the potential scheduling conflicts that arise from having to make frequent and regular trips to a campus. Browse the following programs to find one that suits you. There is even a Master Degree in Criminal Justice.



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What jobs are available to a criminal justice graduate? Police officer, Detective, Criminal investigator, Corrections, Parole, or Probation officer, Warden, Security investigator or specialist, Lawyer, Legal assistant, Court administrator Judge or Magistrate, Federal government [FBI, CIA, ATF, Customs, Secret Service, INS, Border Patrol, Drug Enforcement], State [state trooper, SBI agent], Local law enforcement agencies, Arson specialist, Serology specialist or Fingerprinting specialist.

Who employs a person with this major?
- Federal, state and local government agencies
- Military branches/Defense agencies
- Security companies
- Private investigative services
- Businesses and retail stores
- Colleges and universities
- Law firms
- Private probation

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