

Undergraduate - School of Criminal Justice
6301 Kaplan University Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Kaplan University
Kaplan University offers associate's, bachelor's, master's degree, and certificate programs in criminal justice that focus on the career goals of working adults from a variety of professional disciplines.* Programs are designed with an emphasis on real-world knowledge and skill development.
Online areas of study include business, criminal justice, education, fire science and emergency management, nursing, paralegal studies, and information technology, as well as distance learning programs. Offering flexibility and convenience for busy students, courses are taught by industry leaders with access to current marketplace knowledge and on-the-job skills.. Some classroom features include readings, lectures, Web Field Trips, participation in group activities and online discussions, and quizzes and tests.
Kaplan University is regionally accredited. Visit our website for details.
Kaplan University proudly offers reduced tuition rates for active-duty military personnel, military spouses, and military veterans.
Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice (Online)
This online degree could help prepare you to to pursue a career in the criminal justice field. Study to develop a solid foundation in the areas of law enforcement, courts, corrections, and security. The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice is also designed to help you develop a liberal arts knowledge base and the technical skills required in specialized employment areas.†
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Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science (Online)
Back to topModeled on the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) national curriculum, the Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science is designed to provide students with foundational skills in firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, and firefighting strategy and tactics. The degree serves fire service professionals seeking enhanced skills and a broad spectrum of knowledge in the field of fire science.
The program explores technical, legal, and social aspects of arson, the application of technology to firefighting, and the psychological effects of fire dynamics. The curriculum includes:
- Analytical approaches to fire protection and investigation
- Disaster and fire defense planning
- Hazardous materials management
- The role of the fire service within the community
Students completing the program and earning their Associate of Science in Fire Science can look for work as firefighters, fire inspectors, fire investigators, first line supervisors, and managers of firefighting, among other positions.* This program also prepares students who are looking to continue their education with the foundation to earn higher degrees.‡
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (Online)
Back to topIf you already have your associate's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, the Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice could help you develop the qualifications you need to increase your marketability in today's job market.
This 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 goals. This bachelor's degree program is designed to provide you with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical competencies required in the modern workplace. The 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.‡
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Management (Online)
Back to topIf you already have an associate's or bachelor's degree, our advanced start program may help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Management online in as little as two years. As the population in the United States increases, the number of law enforcement employees could follow suit. A growing workforce may require more supervisors to manage, lead, train, and discipline. If you are interested in pursuing a criminal justice management position, consider the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Management. The program is designed to help you effectively apply managerial skills in diverse criminal justice work environments and could help you advance in your current career.*
This baccalaureate program includes a variety of management courses that are designed to help you critically evaluate and respond to challenges as a leader in a criminal justice organization. The curriculum focuses on:
- Managerial and current issues impacting the criminal justice field
- Practical and applied instructional approaches in the areas of supervision, leadership, management, organization, problem solving, research, and law
- Techniques to becoming a productive change agent in the criminal justice system
- Current trends that managers and supervisors may confront in the areas of corrections, policing, and criminology
- Leadership responsibilities in varied criminal justice organizations
This program is designed to prepare students to seek rewarding careers as law enforcement supervisors and managers, security managers, parole administrators, corrections supervisors and managers, and law enforcement systems analysts.†
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management (Online)
Back to topIf you already have an associate's or bachelor's degree, our advanced start program may help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management online in as little as two years. The general public and government appointees are demanding higher levels of training and education for those who lead our nation's first response teams to catastrophic disasters, terrorist incidents, and typical emergencies. This degree program is designed for emergency services personnel who want to increase their administrative and management knowledge as well as occupational and life safety awareness. It also prepares students to face new challenges in technology, human resource management, and fiscal responsibility.
Since 1999, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) leaders labored to produce a standardized undergraduate curriculum that is national in scope, content, and outcome. Fire-related and EMS management courses were developed for colleges and universities to use as a model when developing curriculum. All the courses share common titles, catalog descriptions, outlines, and content, which provide a national core of knowledge and competencies as suggested by FESHE. This degree program closely follows the FESHE model and is designed to:
- Give graduates administrative and management knowledge as well as a solid baccalaureate foundation
- Provide current information regarding technology, human resource management and fiscal responsibility in preparation for leadership roles
- Teach occupational and life safety awareness
- Impart learning in ethics, global awareness, operations, psychology, and research methods
Those who complete the program and earn their Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management can look to pursue managerial positions and leadership roles in fire and emergency services organizations, emergency medical service, and emergency preparedness agencies.* Career opportunities may include chief and mid-level fire service personnel, emergency planners, and emergency program managers or directors.
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Fire Science (Online)
Back to topIf you already have an associate's or bachelor's degree, our advanced start program may help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Fire Science online in as little as two years. Modeled on the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) national curriculum, this degree program is designed to provide you with foundational skills in firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, and firefighting strategy and tactics. If you are looking to enhance your career in fire services or pursue a career in the field, Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Fire Science may be the right choice to help you reach your goal.*
The Bachelor of Science in Fire Science prepares graduates to pursue or enhance a career in fire services. The curriculum includes:
- Analytical approaches to fire protection and investigation
- Disaster and fire defense planning
- Hazardous materials management
- The role of the fire service within the community
- Technical, legal, and social aspects of arson
- The application of technology to firefighting
- The psychological effects of fire dynamics
The degree serves fire service professionals seeking enhanced skills and a broad spectrum of knowledge in the field of fire science. It may be a good fit for individuals aspiring to become firefighters, fire inspectors, fire investigators, first line supervisors, or managers of firefighters. The program can also help prepare graduates looking to pursue graduate-level education.‡
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in International and Comparative Criminal Justice (Online)
Back to topIf you already have an associate's or bachelor's degree, our advanced start program may help you earn a Bachelor of Science in International and Comparative Criminal Justice online in as little as two years.
This degree program could help develop the talent you need to start or advance your career in the field of international and comparative criminal justice.* You will be taught to collect, analyze, synthesize, and report information regarding international and comparative criminal justice procedures and investigations. Particular emphasis is placed on evaluating policy recommendations, planning, procedural design, emerging trends, and preventative approaches to transnational crime to help you stand out in this field.
The Bachelor of Science in International and Comparative Criminal Justice is designed to provide a foundation for a critical, global approach to the analysis of cross-cultural theories of crime, legal systems, jurisprudence, policing, courts, juvenile justice, and other substantive offenses. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Areas of study in computer crime, smuggling, narco-terrorism, human and migrant trafficking, and cyberlaundering
- The complexities of the causes, prevention, and containment of global criminal activity
- Evaluation of the components of international criminal justice systems as they apply to transnational and international crime
- Analysis of the impact of varying global legal systems on human rights and crimes against humanity
This program prepares graduates to pursue careers in which international and multijurisdictional crime plays an important role. Career opportunities include special agent, intelligence research specialist, collection management officer, counterterrorism analyst, and protective agent. Agencies and departments that may be looking for degree holders include the Department of Homeland Security, the Drug Enforcement Administration, metropolitan police departments, the United Nations, U.S. immigration, customs enforcement, and the CIA.†
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (Online)
Back to topIf you are seeking to advance your criminal justice career in law enforcement, private security, or corrections, or to pursue entry-level opportunities, consider the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program.
This degree is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in criminal justice by combining the professional skills of various specialized areas of criminal justice with research and analytical skills. Graduates of this program could pursue employment opportunities in various criminal justice environments, such as law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, or juvenile justice facilities.
Choose from one of the following emphasis areas:
- Computer Crime
- Corrections
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Forensic Psychology
- Homeland Security
- Juvenile Justice
- Law Enforcement
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Management (Online)
Back to topAs the population in the United States increases, the number of law enforcement employees could follow suit. A growing workforce may require more supervisors to manage, lead, train, and discipline. If you are interested in pursuing a criminal justice management position, consider the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Management. The program is designed to help you effectively apply managerial skills in diverse criminal justice work environments and could help you advance in your current career.*
This baccalaureate program includes a variety of management courses that are designed to help you critically evaluate and respond to challenges as a leader in a criminal justice organization. The curriculum focuses on:
- Managerial and current issues impacting the criminal justice field
- Practical and applied instructional approaches in the areas of supervision, leadership, management, organization, problem solving, research, and law
- Techniques to becoming a productive change agent in the criminal justice system
- Current trends that managers and supervisors may confront in the areas of corrections, policing, and criminology
- Leadership responsibilities in varied criminal justice organizations
Let us evaluate your transcripts. You may qualify for our Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Management program and be eligible to earn your bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Kaplan University in as little as two years.
This program is designed to prepare students to seek rewarding careers as law enforcement supervisors and managers, security managers, parole administrators, corrections supervisors and managers, and law enforcement systems analysts.†
Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management (Online)
Back to topThe general public and government appointees are demanding higher levels of training and education for those who lead our nation's first response teams to catastrophic disasters, terrorist incidents, and typical emergencies. This degree program is designed for emergency services personnel who want to increase their administrative and management knowledge as well as occupational and life safety awareness. It also prepares students to face new challenges in technology, human resource management, and fiscal responsibility.
Since 1999, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) leaders labored to produce a standardized undergraduate curriculum that is national in scope, content, and outcome. Fire-related and EMS management courses were developed for colleges and universities to use as a model when developing curriculum. All the courses share common titles, catalog descriptions, outlines, and content, which provide a national core of knowledge and competencies as suggested by FESHE. This degree program closely follows the FESHE model and is designed to:
- Give graduates administrative and management knowledge as well as a solid baccalaureate foundation
- Provide current information regarding technology, human resource management, and fiscal responsibility in preparation for leadership roles
- Teach occupational and life safety awareness
- Impart learning in ethics, global awareness, operations, psychology, and research methods
Let us evaluate your transcripts. You may qualify for our Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management program and be eligible to earn your bachelor's degree from Kaplan University online in as little as two years.
Those who complete the program and earn their Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management can look to pursue managerial positions and leadership roles in fire and emergency services organizations, emergency medical service and emergency preparedness agencies.‡ Career opportunities may include chief and mid-level fire service personnel, emergency planners, and emergency program managers or directors.
Bachelor of Science in Fire Science (Online)
Back to topIf you are looking to enhance your career in fire services or pursue a career in the field, Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Fire Science may be the right choice to help you reach your goal.* Modeled on the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) national curriculum, this degree program is designed to provide you with foundational skills in firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, and firefighting strategy and tactics.
The Bachelor of Science in Fire Science prepares graduates to pursue or enhance a career in fire services. The curriculum includes:
- Analytical approaches to fire protection and investigation
- Disaster and fire defense planning
- Hazardous materials management
- The role of the fire service within the community
- Technical, legal, and social aspects of arson
- The application of technology to firefighting
- The psychological effects of fire dynamics
Let us evaluate your transcripts. You may qualify for our Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Fire Science program and be eligible to earn your bachelor's degree from Kaplan University online in as little as two years.
The degree serves fire service professionals seeking enhanced skills and a broad spectrum of knowledge in the field of fire science. It may be a good fit for individuals aspiring to become firefighters, fire inspectors, fire investigators, first line supervisors, or managers of firefighters. The program can also help prepare graduates looking to pursue graduate-level education.‡
Bachelor of Science in International and Comparative Criminal Justice (Online)
Back to topThis degree program could help develop the talent you need to start or advance your career in the field of international and comparative criminal justice.* You will be taught to collect, analyze, synthesize, and report information regarding international and comparative criminal justice procedures and investigations. Particular emphasis is placed on evaluating policy recommendations, planning, procedural design, emerging trends, and preventative approaches to transnational crime to help you stand out in this field.
The Bachelor of Science in International and Comparative Criminal Justice is designed to provide a foundation for a critical, global approach to the analysis of cross-cultural theories of crime, legal systems, jurisprudence, policing, courts, juvenile justice, and other substantive offenses. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Areas of study in computer crime, smuggling, narco-terrorism, human and migrant trafficking, and cyberlaundering
- The complexities of the causes, prevention, and containment of global criminal activity
- Evaluation of the components of international criminal justice systems as they apply to transnational and international crime
- Analysis of the impact of varying global legal systems on human rights and crimes against humanity
Let us evaluate your transcripts. You may qualify for our Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in International and Comparative Criminal Justice program and be eligible to earn your bachelor's degree from Kaplan University online in as little as two years.
This program prepares graduates to pursue careers in which international and multijurisdictional crime plays an important role. Career opportunities include special agent, intelligence research specialist, collection management officer, counterterrorism analyst, and protective agent. Agencies and departments that may be looking for degree holders include the Department of Homeland Security, the Drug Enforcement Administration, metropolitan police departments, the United Nations, U.S. immigration, customs enforcement, and the CIA.†
Crime Scene Technician Certificate (Online)
Back to topPolice 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.
When you enroll in the Crime Scene Technician Certificate online program at Kaplan University, you can study on your own schedule, any time of the day or night.
The following are some of 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
Management and Supervision Certificate in Criminal Justice (Online)
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If you have an associate's degree or have worked in criminal justice, law enforcement, or the military within the past 18 months, this online certificate program is designed to help you qualify for managerial or supervisory criminal justice positions.
This innovative program is intended to 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.
Coursework focuses on how to motivate personnel, support goals and missions, manage conflicts, and evaluate performances. You will also have the opportunity to 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 more.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
†Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
‡While the program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue continued graduate-level education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any graduate programs.
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