Ross Said:

Where should I go to get a Criminal Justice degree online while in the Army?

We Answered:

Yes, once you have gotten through training and are at your permanent party visit the on base Education Center and they will help you get the best program for your needs.


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Tracy Said:

Want to know more about criminal justice online degrees.?

We Answered:

Hey buddy,
There are many online Criminal justice colleges out there to choose from. You should make sure to attend accredited colleges only. Graduates of criminal justice get good jobs such as Forensic Psychology, Law Enforcement, Private Security, Fraud Examination and Investigation, Corrections, Crime Analysis, Crime Scene Investigation and many more. Pay is very good too. For more information visit this link http://dwarfurl.com/5549da
Good luck!

Yvonne Said:

How would a security company employer look upon a criminal justice degree earned online?

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If you are wanting to become a police officer, I would recommend you get a 'traditional' degree instead of an online degree.

Also, if you are referring to Troy University, formerly known as Troy State University in Alabama, then that is a great school for Criminal Justice.

The acceptance of online degrees varies depending on many factors: the company, the industry, the level and type of degree, the degree-granting institution, and, of course, the individual reviewer. Let's look at some of the factors that can affect how well received the distance degree will be:

Degree-granting entity. Employers may worry about the legitimacy of a degree from a school they aren't familiar with. They are right to be cautious, as many "degree mills" exist - they have names that sound like legitimate universities, but grant degrees based on "life experience" for little more than a fee. Your best bet is a degree from the distance learning arm of a well-recognized traditional university, or at least of a well-established and accredited distance learning school.

Level of Degree. The online bachelors degree seems to have the most skeptics. In a 2001 survey of human resources professionals by Vault.com, 26% of respondents found an online degree as credible as a traditional one. 61% considered the online degree acceptable but less credible, while 13% found the online-earned degree unacceptable. Online graduate degrees were found to be as credible as traditional ones by 37% of the respondents.

Field of Study. Legitimate online degrees seem to be better accepted for majors that tend to be knowledge-based, such as information technology areas, accounting, etc.

Industry. Some industries are more accepting of online degrees than others. Predictably, the best numbers from the Vault study were logged in Internet/New Media (70% projected acceptance), Technology (46%), High Tech (44%), and Marketing/Media(29%). Areas like Medicine and Law were described as the least likely to accept online credentials.

Individual Hiring Manager. As with every hiring situation, a lot comes down to the personal preferences of the hiring manager (and those of key influencers). Some individuals emphasize work experience far more than academics, while others weight academic history and accomplishments more heavily. Naturally, individuals just beginning their career will see more emphasis on academics.

Other Qualities of the Degree Holder. The rest of the candidate's resume may well influence the credibility of the degree - if she has been employed in a related field with excellent accomplishments, and chose an online degree to allow full-time work, the degree may be viewed as a mark of a self-motivated learner. The same degree without the work experience or without an apparent reason to choose distance learning may be less credible.

Online Degree vs. Traditional - Summary. Online degrees from quality institutions are reasonably well accepted in some areas, though less so in others. They are most likely to be accepted in technology or other knowledge-based fields. Relevant work experience may augment the credibility of the online degree.

Best of luck.

Rene Said:

Where should I go to get a Criminal Justice degree online?

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Dear ,

Couple of days ago I was also searching for same thing and found this
http://a1onlineeducation.com

Regards,

Clyde Said:

Online Degrees - Criminal Justice?

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Both Kaplan and Phoenix have OK online cj degrees. I know instructors at both and have seen the programs. Both are accredited by the North Central Association.
There are a number of state universities that offer partial on line work. You only have to show up for a in person class once a semester for 5 or 6 hours.
Whatever you decide on make sure they are accredited by North Central Association. Many of the scam places have their own BS accreditation that sounds good but you will never get credits transferred to a real school with out real accreditation.

If you want to be a cop I suggest you do not get a cj degree. You get a lot of college level classes in the academy (differs by state) and once you are a cop most departments pay for school. You then take cj classes with your eyes open, you know what is BS and what can set you on a good path. No major department moves you up in hiring for a cj degree, they want a degree in anything. I always counsel taking classes in anything that stresses critical thinking, a talent that officers really need to succeed.

Cindy Said:

My fiance & I are both interested in obtaining our online criminal justice degrees....?

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University of Phoenix is the only place I would know that an online degree would actually be worth something.