Kaplan University offers a broad selection of programs that
address the career goals of working adults from a variety of
professional disciplines. We offer certificate, associate's and
bachelor's degrees in business, criminal justice, paralegal
studies and information technology that prepare students to be
effective in their careers. Our emphasis is on real-world
knowledge and skill development.
Kaplan offers fully online programs as well as distance learning
programs, offering flexibility and convenience for busy students.
Online courses are designed in weekly units that include a
variety of activities (both online and off) prescribed by the
instructor, including readings, lectures, web field trips,
participation in group activities and online discussions and
quizzes and tests.
Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission
of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
If you want to work in the criminal justice field, this online
degree will prepare you to find the job you want. Our web based
program provides a solid foundation in the areas of law
enforcement, courts, corrections and security. It also provides a
liberal arts knowledge base and the technical skills required in
specialized employment areas.
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (Online)
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If you already have your associate's degree, the Advanced Start
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.
This degree program is for students who already hold an AAS, AS
or AA degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college.
The Advanced Start program consists of a minimum of 180 quarter
credit hours.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (Online)
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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.
You can choose from one of the following emphasis areas:
- Crime Analysis
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Computer Crime
- Corrections
- Homeland Security & Counterterrorism
- Juvenile Justice
- Law Enforcement
- Private Security
- Forensic Psychology
- Fraud Examination
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice consists of a minimum
of 180 quarter credit hours.
Certificate in Crime Scene Technician (Online)
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Police and other law enforcement agencies depend on the expertise
of professional crime scene technicians to uncover evidence that
will stand up in a court of law. This meticulous process requires
a keen eye, an analytical mind and dedication to cracking the
case.
By earning your Certificate in Crime Scene Technician online at
Kaplan University, you can attend classes on your own schedule,
any time of the day or night.
The following are the duties of a scene crime technician:
- Oversee crime scene investigations such as homicides, sexual
assaults, robberies, home invasions and burglaries
- Secure the crime scene before conducting a search for
evidence
- Gather, process and preserve evidence in support of law
enforcement
- Observe minute details at the scene and relate them to the
crime
- Apply ethical investigative methods used in forensic science
- Visually identify or describe persons, vehicles and locations
- Photograph evidence at crime scenes and autopsies
- Give expert testimony about evidence in criminal court cases
- Attend briefings and conferences with law enforcement
agencies
- Prepare concise written reports detailing the crime scene
- Be familiar with federal and state statutes, related cases
and agency rules
Certificate in Management and Supervision
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Gain the foundational knowledge and skills you need to become an
effective manager or supervisor in the criminal justice field.
Now you can earn a certificate in management and supervision
completely online, without interrupting your career or family
life.
This innovative program will teach you to identify and understand
management theories and functions central to criminal justice
organizations, and explain the roles managers play in
establishing a successful social framework.
You'll learn how to motivate personnel, support goals and
missions, manage conflicts and evaluate performances. You'll also
study supervisory practices in criminal justice organizations,
management theory, organizational behavior, ethics, employment
law and human resource development.
The criminal justice field offers a broad spectrum of career
opportunities, including correctional management, criminal
investigation, probation officers, child welfare specialists,
environmental crime investigation, corporate investigation and
many others.
