Criminal Justice Schools

Criminal Justice is a wide range of specialties and focuses that ultimately help assure the safety of people and property. Many professionals within the Criminal Justice field are servants to the public, providing safety, information, policy change and rehabilitation services to others. As the world continues to unite through global connections and the use of technology within government and law enforcement systems increase, the opportunities for those in the Criminal Justice professions continue to grow.

Depending on the location within the U.S., Criminal Justice jobs and career paths vary. In states surrounding the D.C. metro area, such as Maryland and Virginia, opportunities to work in Homeland Security or other government agencies are available. On an academic level, post-secondary Criminal Justice educators are in demand in Florida. Urban areas, such as New Jersey, and many southern states like Georgia and Arkansas may have a greater need for Corrections professionals, and those that work within rehabilitation facilities, especially where increased levels of gang and organized crime activity occur.

Criminal Justice colleges across the country offer several options to those that wish to pursue a career in law enforcement, court reporting, computer forensics or many other concentrations. These programs give students the ability to earn degrees from Associate’s level through a Master's, as well as certificates and diplomas.

Click on a state below to find criminal justice schools as well as online/distance learning courses near you!

With all of the choices available for Criminal Justice students, the right education is one of the first challenging aspects of a career in Criminal Justice. Our Criminal Justice State Directory can give potential students an overview of the available scholarships and Criminal Justice programs, as well as insight into future career choices, laws and public policy within each state.