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Additional academy training and education not provided by Purdue Global may be required for law enforcement positions.
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Whether you’re ready to enter the field of law enforcement or take the next step in your public safety career, our flexible online criminal justice degrees and certificate programs are designed to help you achieve your goals and advance in your career.
Advance your career within the criminal justice system with an associate’s degree in criminal justice.
Choose from six degree concentrations: crime scene investigation, forensic psychology, homeland security, juvenile justice, law enforcement, and socially responsible leadership.
Earn your bachelor’s at your pace with the ExcelTrack™ degree pathway. ExcelTrack™ allows you to use your knowledge to graduate sooner, for less.
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.
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.
Analyze the various impacts of culture, race, gender, and ethnicity in the workplace and address communication challenges in a diverse society.
Explore and understand the basic framework of the criminal justice system and how police can affect positive change in society.
Understand the basic framework of the administration of law enforcement in diverse populations and society, examine socially responsible leadership, and understand and address contemporary issues faced by criminal justice practitioners.
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.
Purdue Global has helped thousands earn a criminal justice degree or certificate online, giving graduates the tools they need to advance in their career, become more competitive, or pursue a new career.
Our comprehensive curriculum focuses on preparing you to pursue your goals in criminal justice, homeland security, law enforcement, crime scene technology, or corrections.*
Criminal justice faculty members are professionals with years of experience in the field who offer real-world perspectives to help you succeed. Some offerings also incorporate courses in diversity and inclusivity, so you can understand and address the needs of the community you serve.
If you have military training, Purdue Global offers online criminal justice degree programs that are articulated to specific occupations. You could be closer to graduating than you think.
Experience a Purdue Global undergraduate program for an introductory 3-week period. There’s no financial obligation.
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
We Offer an Affordable Education for Military Students
For undergraduate programs, tuition is reduced 55% per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans. Tuition reductions are also available for graduate programs and military spouses.
Learn How to Apply for and Receive Financial Aid
Title IV federal financial aid is available for many of our degree programs. Get answers to common financial aid questions, learn about federal student aid, and get the facts about military Shopping Sheets.
Determine Your Eligibility for Federal Grants
Learn about federal financial grants and loan programs that may be available to Purdue Global students.
Finish What You Started
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
Leverage Your Skills to Earn Your Degree Faster
Discover pathways to earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.
Graduate Sooner With Your Military Experience
We offer college-level credit for ACE-evaluated military training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.
We’re Committed to Providing an Affordable Path to Your Degree
International students living outside of the U.S. are eligible for a 25% tuition reduction.
Purdue Global, Your Employer, and You: a Great Partnership
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions and could earn college credit for corporate training programs.
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*Local, state, and federal law enforcement jobs may require additional training or education including additional state-approved higher education beyond the Purdue Global degree. This program was not designed to meet any specific state’s requirements, and Purdue Global makes no representations or warranties as to whether the degree or any individual courses meet such requirements. Refer to the University Catalog for additional information. Graduates of Purdue Global criminal justice programs are not eligible to attend police academies in Minnesota.