Increase your career security with a criminal justice degree in
as little as 15 months* at Colorado Technical University Online!
Raise the Bar on Your Career Potential
Colorado Technical University (CTU) has been helping students
achieve success in business, information management and
technology careers since 1965. Over the decades, we've remained
at the forefront of progressive educational programs.
Now, CTU is offering some of the most innovative,
career-relevant degrees completely online, so you can learn
anywhere, any time, on any computer with Internet-access. Our
degree programs are continually updated and instantly
applicable, so what you learn today, can be used on the job
tomorrow.
The CTU Difference
More and more people are discovering the advantages of an
online education. At CTU Online, they've developed the
curricula to be among the best online degree programs available
to help you climb to the peak of your profession. With credit
for past education, work or life experience, you may be closer
to a degree than you think.
Meeting Today's Challenges
Security is one of today's most challenging and important
domestic issues. To meet the demand for qualified criminal
justice professionals, CTU Online offers an outstanding
education in this broad and dynamic field. This degree will
help provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to
advance in this ever-changing field. You'll receive a solid
educational base in corrections, courts and law enforcement, in
addition to management skills.
At CTU Online, you'll learn from experienced professors who are
practicing criminal justice professionals. And, the degree
incorporates multiple CTU Academic Certificates** at no
additional cost, so you'll learn relevant work skills on the
way to your degree.
Since 1965, Colorado Technical University has helped thousands of
students achieve success in business, management and technology
careers. Colorado Technical University is accredited by The
Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central
Association.
CTU School of Criminal Justice
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The CTU Online School of Criminal Justice will prepare you for a
wide variety of careers in law enforcement, corrections, the
court systems and security by providing in-depth criminal justice
knowledge in addition to strong business and management skills.
Master of Science in Management - Criminal Justice (Online)
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The criminal justice field is rapidly expanding in the areas of
corrections, law enforcement, law and the courts, and in many
types of diversionary and ancillary programs that support the
system. As a result, those with leadership and management skills,
and those with expertise in program evaluation, budgeting and
policy-making will help forge the future of the criminal justice
system.
CTU Online's Master of Science in Management (MSM) degree program
with a concentration in Criminal Justice is designed to help meet
the emerging administrative and leadership needs of the criminal
justice system. The MSM in Criminal Justice was developed with
the direction of leaders in the criminal justice industry and
reflects the balance needed for developing excellent
administrative skills along with the information base necessary
to enhance responsible policy-making. This real-world MSM degree
program features course content covering homeland security, law
enforcement management, leadership, public administration and
numerous other career-focused topics.
Students will be challenged to demonstrate an understanding of
the major functional areas of criminal justice and will examine
how court rulings, public opinion, research finding and
legislative actions have influenced justice-related policies. The
program focuses on identifying innovative approaches for
developing rational, fiscally responsible policy choices and
applying management and leadership theories to the challenges
faced by modern public safety agencies.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (Online)
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Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
program can gain a solid knowledge base in the triad areas of the
courts, corrections and law enforcement, in addition to the
management skills needed for career advancement. In addition, CTU
Online's criminal justice program is unique because it offers a
component of forensic study not usually available at the
undergraduate level.
Some of the courses available in the Bachelor of Science in
Criminal Justice include:
- Corrections Solutions
- Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice
- Law Enforcement and the Community
- Public Administration and Policy Making
- Laws of Evidence in Criminal Courts
- White Collar Crime
- American Criminal Procedure
- Juveniles and the Courts
- Crime Scene Analysis
- Investigating Crime
- Forensic Behavior Analysis
CTU Online students with no previous college or military training
can complete the bachelor's degree in criminal justice online in
about 2 ˝ years. Students with prior college credit,
military experience or an associate's degree may be eligible for
the CTU Online baccalaureate degree completion program. In some
cases, this may shorten the length of the program to 15 months*.
CTU Academic Certificates Available**
You can earn four CTU Academic Certificates** at no additional
cost as you work toward the completion of your bachelor's degree
in criminal justice. Attaining these certificates can help you
advance your career even before you graduate. This degree
includes the following résumé-building CTU Academic
Certificates**:
- Corrections Technician
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Law Enforcement Skills
- Legal Studies and Court Process
**CTU Academic Certificates included with all degrees with the
exception of Associate of Science in Criminal Justice.
Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies (Online)
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In response to this growing need for knowledgeable, skilled
paralegal professionals, the Associate of Science (AS) in
Paralegal Studies is designed to provide students with a
real-world understanding of:
- The legal process and the role of the paralegal in providing
legal services.
- Legal research, analysis and writing skills.
- The steps of the litigation process.
- Legal technology commonly used by paralegals.
- The interpersonal and organizational skills that allow the
student to work effectively as a problem-solving team member.
- Key legal concepts and terminology.
This real-world degree program features course content covering
civil litigation, torts, contract law, criminal law, legal
technology and numerous other career-focused topics.
Courses are taught by instructors with applicable experience in
the paralegal field. Students can absorb relevant perspectives
and professional insights from people who can help them acquire
the knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for in-demand
positions such as:
- Paralegal
- Legal secretary
- Law clerk
- Legal aid
- Court clerk
- And many others
Stonecliffe College Online Degree Programs
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Stonecliffe College Online, an academic division of Colorado
Technical University, will offer an Associate of Science in
Criminal Justice (ASCJ).
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice (Online)
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The fast-paced expansion of all areas of the criminal justice
system is creating a demand for skilled workers as never before
in local, state and federal systems. Today's criminal justice
system workforce must be knowledgeable and skilled in every
component of the system to address the public's demand for
protection and services.
The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed
to prepare students to enter the criminal justice profession in a
variety of first-tier positions. Students will be exposed to the
foundational areas of the discipline:
- Investigation and law enforcement
- Law and courts
- Corrections and parole
- Juvenile delinquency
- The juvenile justice system
The ASCJ satisfies the requirements for the first 2 years of the
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. A degree in criminal
justice is also one of the best foundations available for law
school.
*The 15-month bachelor's degree is a 2 + 2 program and assumes
that all associate's-level requirements have been met through an
associate's degree or the equivalent. CTU Online students with no
previous college experience can complete this degree in about 2
˝ years.
**CTU Academic Certificates included with all degrees with the
exception of Associate of Science in Criminal Justice.
*Programs and availability are subject to change
