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Why Kaplan University School of Criminal Justice?

Homeland security is a top priority throughout the United States, and the need for qualified criminal justice and security professionals is greater than ever. Whether you want to enter the field of criminal justice or need credentials to advance your career, Kaplan University's online criminal justice degree programs are designed to help you achieve your goal. Our master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree and certificate programs offer comprehensive training in criminal justice to prepare you for a career in law enforcement, corrections, or private security.* Some of our online criminal justice programs offer you an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on real cases.



  

Criminal Justice Offers an Excellent Career Outlook

Job prospects are promising for those with knowledge, training, and credentials in criminal justice. In fact, employment of private detectives and investigators is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2020† and excellent opportunities exist for probation officers, correctional treatment specialists, and detectives seeking employment in local police departments.‡ Enroll now and enjoy the convenience and flexibility of online learning at Kaplan University.

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*Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
†Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-2013 Edition, Private Detectives and Investigators, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/private-detectives-and-investigators.htm. (Accessed April, 2012) National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.
‡Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-2013 Edition, Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Community-and-Social-Service/Probation-officers-and-correctional-treatment-specialists.htm. (Accessed April, 2012) National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.
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