Associate's in Criminal Justice

The field of criminal justice is vital to preserving order in society. Fighting back against criminals on multiple levels--from providing security in the governmental, private or non-profit sector, to carrying out administrative roles--criminal justice professionals are crucial to ensuring the law is observed. If you're ready to take on dynamic work in a profession that gives back, Rasmussen College can prepare you through its Associate's in Criminal Justice degree program--on campus or online.

The following concentrations are available from the Associate's in Criminal Justice:

Corrections

The corrections field is growing and an associate's degree from Rasmussen will give you the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in your future career. Your studies will have a strong focus on critical thinking, ethical understanding and reasoning, multicultural and diversity and awareness and communication skills. After graduating with a criminal justice associate's degree from Rasmussen College, you will know the history and development of the criminal justice system and its effect on society.

Crime Scene Evidence

A criminal justice associate's degree with a specialization in crime scene evidence will prepare you for a career, which will make you an expert once you enter the scene of a crime. You will be knowledgeable about the common practices used and where to go from there. In this specialization, you will study the science behind conducting a crime scene investigation along with how your applied knowledge and skills will put criminals in behind bars.

Homeland Security

The need for homeland security specialists is growing, and an associate's degree from Rasmussen will give you the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in your future career. If you are interested in emergency services or risk analysis of communities, then a Homeland Security specialization is right for you. An associate's degree in criminal justice will prepare you for a successful future in the justice field.

Law Enforcement

If you are ready to get started in the field of law enforcement, an associate's degree in criminal justice will get you ready to serve your country and community. In this specialization, you will study investigation techniques and how to efficiently work with other officers and co-workers.

Associate's in Human Services

The Human Services Associate's degree will prepare you for a career where you help people in need. The Human Services program is perfect for someone who finds joy in helping others and seeing their work directly benefit those around them.

You will learn how to provide services to individuals or groups of people with diverse problems and help them overcome their obstacles.

A degree in Human Services will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to make an impact in your community. After earning a Human Services Associate's degree, you will be equipped to work in many different areas as a Community Service Specialist, Social Service Assistant, Eligibility Specialist, Rehabilitation Counselor, or Social Service Specialist. Graduates of the Human Services program have the opportunity to work in many different environments.

As of 2006, there were 338,700 Social and Human Service Assistants in the field and that number is expected to grow to 452,600 by 2016. There is a need for Social and Human Service Assistants and with an Associate's degree in Human Services, you will be ready to work with people and help them during their time of need.

Associate's in Office Management

If you would like to be the go-to person in an office, then this is the program for you. Rasmussen College prepares students to excel in corporate, government, legal, medical and business office settings, working side-by-side with managers, attorneys, government officials or medical professionals.

You'll learn a variety of computer software programs as well as office communication and customer service. Regardless of which area you choose as your specialty this is a great career choice for anyone seeking a fast-paced, in-demand position.

Legal/Criminal Justice

Rasmussen College prepares students to excel in today's legal office environment. You'll learn legal terminology, a variety of computer software programs as well as office communication and customer service. You will also learn how to prepare court and client documents related to various legal specialties such as litigation, contracts, torts, criminal law, family law, real estate, wills and estates.

Associate's in Paralegal

An accredited Paralegal Associate degree from Rasmussen College will prepare you for a successful and fast-paced career in the field of law. Paralegals, also called legal assistants, continue to assume a growing range of tasks in the nation's legal offices and perform many of the same tasks as lawyers. Paralegals are focused and detail-oriented, have the ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, enjoy substantial research, and possess an ability to deal with people in stressful environments. The Paralegal curriculum at Rasmussen College has been designed to instill you with the skills, knowledge, and strategies you need to attain a position, stand out and excel in your new career as a paralegal.

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

Crime management is an important aspect in protecting and maintaining our cities, government and society as a whole. A Bachelor's in Criminal Justice from Rasmussen College can position you on the front lines of this exciting and growing field.

Our Bachelor's in Criminal Justice is designed for people interested in studying crime management, prevention and enforcement. If you are currently working in the crime management industry, our Bachelor's in Criminal Justice degree will help you further your education and increase your potential for promotions, pay raises and increased responsibly in the workplace.

Client Services/Corrections

The demand has never been a higher for skilled professionals in the Criminal Justice field. Rasmussen College offers a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Client Services/Corrections, which is designed for anyone who is interested in working as probation, parole, or corrections officers, or in administrative positions at detention centers.

Criminal Offenders

The Criminal Offenders emphasis of our accredited Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice degree focuses on forensic psychology and criminal behavior as it relates to law and the legal system, such as in analyzing a criminal's mind and intent, consulting with attorneys (e.g., on picking a jury), and treating offenders who are mentally ill.

Homeland Security

Prepare for a career in Homeland Security--a dynamic, diverse and pivotal field. The work required to protect the nation is constantly changing, just like security threats themselves. We offer a focused, real-world curriculum that will ready you for the front lines of protecting our nation and its people.

Investigation/Law Enforcement

Get ready to protect life and property, maintain order, and enforce laws with the Criminal Justice Bachelor's degree from Rasmussen College. If you're interested in a meaningful career as an investigator or law enforcement professional, we can help you prepare. The real-world curriculum of our Investigation/Law Enforcement emphasis covers all of the vital areas of Criminal Justice with courses such as Examination of Forensic Science, Criminal Investigations and Forensic Psychology.