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A Career In Criminal Justice Starts With One Of The Best Values In Online Degrees. ¶
The Bachelor in Criminal Justice program at Peru State College offers an online education that’s consistently ranked as one of the best values in the country. At Peru State, you can also choose from three different areas of study and specialization so you can build your education around your career goals and interests. Browse each program below, then request more information or apply today.
Criminal Justice In Administration
Program Highlights
120 Credit Hours
$299 Per Credit Hour
Up To 90 Transferable Credits*
With Peru State College Online, You Can. ¶
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there's a growing demand for skilled law enforcement professionals, leading to even more opportunities for careers in law enforcement, corrections, forensic science, homeland security, private security and more.
In this program, you learn a foundation of criminal justice principles, then you can tailor the program to gain deeper knowledge in certain areas such as cyber security, criminal law, family security and more. And every class is flexible so you can get your education where and when works best for you.
With a Criminal Justice Administration degree from Peru State College, you'll not only be well prepared for a successful career in, you'll also be equipped for more financial security. While it's possible to work in law enforcement without going back to school, the average salary of people with a degree is $16,000 higher annually.
Some of the career paths of this degree include:
- Police Officer
- Sheriff
- Computer Forensics
- Dispatcher
- Crime Lab Analyst
Criminal Justice In Counseling
Program Highlights
120 Credit Hours
$299 Per Credit Hour
Up To 90 Transferable Credits*
With Peru State College Online, You Can. ¶
A counselor's job is more than a paycheck. They live for helping people and changing lives for the better. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place.
This fully online, fully accredited program provides a human services-related education that allows you to help people through their darkest times. In addition to criminal justice and law enforcement courses, you will discover the theories of social influence, explore diversity issues, learn about addiction and chemical dependencies, and gain the skills to lead group counseling sessions in a variety of environments. And every class is online with a flexible schedule, so you can get your education where and when works best for you.
- Social Service Clerk
- Welfare Assistant
- Group Home Assistant
- Case Technician
- Rehabilitation Assistant
Criminal Justice In Legal Studies
Program Highlights
120 Credit Hours
$299 Per Credit Hour
Up To 90 Transferable Credits*
With Peru State College Online, You Can. ¶
Laws are made to protect people and communities. That's why people with good knowledge of those laws are so important. They can help companies, cities and people work within policy and government for a greater good.
The Criminal Justice Legal Studies program is designed for students looking for careers in law, the court system or in public administration. You'll build on a core of criminal justice knowledge, then gain focus in areas like commercial law, constitutional law, government principles, and more. And every class is online with a flexible schedule, so you can get your education where and when works best for you.
Some of the career paths of this degree include:
- Court Clerk
- Court Administrator
- Paralegal
- Legal Administrator
- Arbitrator
*Fees vary per program.
Why Peru State College Online?
Affordable Tuition
Flexible Schedules
No Application Fees
Personalized Learning
"Through my dedication to working hard and Peru State's quality delivery of online instruction, I am currently in a better position to mentor future leaders and positively impact the culture of my organization."
James C., Graduate Student
Consistently Recognized As One Of The Best Values In The U.S.
Think You Can't Have It All In An Online Education?
With Peru State College Online, you can. Quality, affordability and flexibility. You'll receive a quality graduate education that's nationally recognized for affordability, with flexible class schedules to fit your life. Contact us for more information or apply now.
*We accept up to 66 hours of credit from a community college or up to 90 hours of credit from another four-year institution. You may also be eligible to earn life experience credit. All of this from a college consistently ranked one of the most affordable in the country.
