This program is increasingly becoming one of the most demanded courses not only in the police and other intelligence forces but also in other fields such as insurance, government agencies and International corporations. The programs range from associate, undergraduate, masters and even PHD levels. Some of the top colleges and universities offering this program online are Kaplan, University of Phoenix, Argosy University , American Intercontinental University Online and Walden University.
Some of the disciplines in Criminal Justice programs are:
Computer Security
The students are trained to be computer crime and security specialists. This discipline focuses on detection and prevention of crimes like illegal system hacking, cyber stalking, child pornography, identity theft and virus and malware attacks. The online program provides all the tools and procedures that are suitable for recovery and preservation of digital evidence.
Criminal Justice (general)
This program constitutes a cross-section of areas of study that include police science, social and psychological causes of crime, criminal laws and rules. The program can be undertaken by anyone interested in learning more on criminal justice or by members of police force who want to accustom themselves to existing criminal laws.
Crime Scene Investigations
This program is particularly important for detectives and scientists as they are equipped with the necessary skills to help them unravel , preserve and analyze any information obtained from a crime scene. They also learn on the best way of presenting crime scene evidence.
Corrections
This is one of the most sought after discipline in American criminal justice system. The program aims at equipping the students with skills that will enable them counsel those in correctional centers like prisons, jails and remands. Positive behavioral change is the main concentration of this discipline. The graduates can also work in rehabilitation centers and juvenile correctional schools.
Forensics
This is application of science in law. It is concerned with such issues as use of DNA in criminal cases and identification of criminals using body features such as fingerprints.
Homeland Security
The course concentrates on local, state and federal law enforcement and public safety organizations as well as global corporations and government agencies.