Online Criminal Justice Degree Programs

Advance your career within the criminal justice system with an associate’s degree in criminal justice uniquely designed for military servicemembers and veterans.

This program was developed with the help of industry leaders. Gain foundational knowledge to prepare for positions in criminal justice and public safety settings.

Gain foundational knowledge and skills related to public safety, private security, corporate security, and investigations.

Study criminological theory and the law in correctional settings and how to evaluate and apply community-based alternatives.

Choose from five degree concentrations: crime scene investigation, forensic psychology, homeland security, juvenile justice, and law enforcement.

Earn a bachelor's at your pace and access faculty support. ExcelTrack™ allows you to use your knowledge to graduate sooner, for less.

Designed to help meet professional education requirements for corrections officers and employees of community-based corrections programs.

Learn online how to uncover evidence that will stand up in a court of law.

Develop managerial or supervisory skills relevant to the criminal justice field.

Prepare to sit for the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification exam or for membership in the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS).

Certain courses are available to nondegree-seeking students. Upon successful completion of a course, you may transfer the credits earned toward a degree at Purdue Global if the course is part of the Purdue Global degree program.

Prepare for leadership positions in a wide variety of public service fields. Learn to evaluate, implement, and manage policy and make ethical and effective decisions.

Earn credentials to pursue advancement opportunities across the criminal justice field. Focus on organizational behavior, management and leadership of human resources, and design and structural processes in criminal justice organizations.

Learn how organizations plan and respond to security and emergency management issues. Focus on legal, social, business, economic, and political aspects of the industry.

Certain courses are available to nondegree-seeking students. Upon successful completion of a course, you may transfer the credits earned toward a degree at Purdue Global if the course is part of the Purdue Global degree program.