Bachelor of Science
An exciting career in law enforcement and security
With an online Criminal Justice associate’s degree, you will be in a position to have a career in a field that is central to modern life. At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB), we offer an online two-year degree (AAS) in Criminal Justice. We prepare graduates for a variety of positions in law enforcement, the court system and corrections. There are many job opportunities for positions with organizations such as:
- State patrol agencies
- Federal agencies
- Private security companies
- Airport security providers
- Prisons and jail
- Juvenile justice organizations
- Local law enforcement departments*
Why online?
An online criminal justice degree might be the best option for you if you have a difficult schedule, childcare issues or transportation challenges. If you are active duty military or live far from a college campus, online education might offer the only chance for you to earn a college degree. To find out how you can fit an online associate degree in Criminal Justice into your life, call us at 877-609-8889 or send an e-mail to contact a representative who can answer your questions.
Flexibility is key
You can download lectures anywhere you have an Internet connection. You can do this anytime—midnight, early morning and on weekends. You can combine online classes and on-campus coursework. You can even take hybrid classes that are part-time on campus and part-time online. We offer as many options as possible to meet your needs.
Providing you with the training employers want
We developed our online Criminal Justice associate degree program with the help of seasoned law enforcement and security professionals on our Advisory Board. They know what employers are seeking in job candidates because they are employers themselves. They also review the content of our degree program regularly so that students receive the most-up-to-date training.
Class content for the Criminal Justice associate’s degree
As a student in our online Criminal Justice program, you will take classes such as these:
- Business communications
- Introduction to criminal justice
- Investigation
- Security
- Corrections
- Behavioral science & protective services
- Legal terminology
- Legal research
- Criminal law and procedure
- Constitutional issues
- American legal systems
- Supervisory management
You will also take electives and general education classes, or 91 credits in all. Students who attend school full time can expect to take 18 months to complete their degree programs. You may be able to speed up this process by obtaining credit for prior learning or work experience.
Distance learning with roots in the past
Today’s online education is rooted in the 19th century correspondence course. Students would return their assignments by mail and seldom, if ever, have any contact with their instructors. Distance learning schools have evolved, now offering online students many opportunities to interact with faculty and classmates. Our online division provides students with the same level of support that all students receive. We have robust course management software, Blackboard™. We provide IM, chat and e-mail. Students can access an extensive library of online books, journals and databases. Features such as these allow students to enjoy the convenience of online education with the resources of a college that has provided career training for more than 130 years.
Learn more about our Criminal Justice associate’s degree
If an online AAS degree in Criminal Justice might be a good path for you, contact us at 877-609-8889 or send an e-mail today. Our representative will help you explore your options and determine whether our Criminal Justice degree is right for you.
*Students who wish to become law enforcement officers (as opposed to civilian personnel) may need to take additional training, as determined by the state. The criminal justice associate program at GU/MSB does not fulfill Minnesota state requirements. However, a number of Minnesota law enforcement agencies offer approved training to qualified job candidates, including graduates of the GU/MSB online associate’s degree program.