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Criminal Justice Degree and Certificate Programs in the School of Public Safety

Whether you are looking to enter the field of criminal justice or advance your career, Kaplan University's criminal justice 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 criminal justice programs offer you an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on real cases.

Kaplan University offers a variety of college degree programs in Cedar Rapids. Find a college or graduate degree program in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our campus location is designed to offer students access to faculty, resources and facilities that foster strong study habits, to help you meet your academic goals. With over 15 campuses and learning centers across the US, and well as online degree programs, Kaplan University provides robust resources designed to serve students at every level of their academic goals.

Criminal Justice

Master's Degrees

Master of Science in Criminal Justice If you already have a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college and want to earn an advanced degree to further your career in criminal justice, Kaplan University's Master of Science in Criminal Justice program offers a convenient, flexible opportunity to help achieve your goal. In addition to developing a broad foundation in criminal justice, this master's program is designed to enhance your knowledge in the area of emphasis that best fits your career and educational goals. Learning Method: Online Total Degree Credits: 55 Time to Complete: 12 to 18 months full-time or 24 to 33 months part-time Learn More
Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management The Kaplan University Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s curriculum focuses on the legal, social, business, economic, and political aspects of the industry. You will explore how societal institutions, government agencies, lawmakers, businesses, and other organizations find sustainable security and emergency management solutions on a local, regional, national, and global level. Learning Method: Online Total Degree Credits: 55 Time to Complete: 12 to 18 months full-time or 24 to 33 months part-time Learn More

Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

In addition to a providing a broad liberal arts education, this baccalaureate program combines professional skills training with courses designed to help you develop a solid foundation of criminal justice knowledge. In this program you will have an opportunity to gain an understanding of the philosophy and development of the U.S. criminal justice system, its agencies and institutions, and the issues and challenges they face and examine the development of criminal law, the elements and types of criminal offenses, and the principles of criminal culpability.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)

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Associate's Degrees

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice

This program is designed to help you develop a broad liberal arts knowledge base and the skills sought by employers in the criminal justice industry. Highlights include an overview of the philosophy and development of the U.S. criminal justice system, its agencies and institutions, and the issues and challenges they face as well as a strong focus on criminology, criminal investigation, criminal law, domestic and international terrorism, and methods of countering terrorism.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction)

Total Degree Credits: 90

Time to Complete: As little as 12 months and up to 2 years (full-time)

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