University of the Rockies Online - Criminal Justice Degrees
The University of the Rockies offers specialized focus on Criminal Justice within their Master's and Doctorate programs in Psychology.The school also offers an advanced certification in Criminology which is described below.
Graduate Certificate Program - Criminology and Justice Studies
Students can pursue a graduate certificate in Criminology and Justice Studies to elevate career potential within the criminal justice system, or to supplement a previously earned Master’s or doctoral degree with a criminology credential. Participants will study the U.S.legal system and the origins of law. The principles of psychology will be applied to analyze and assess complicated law enforcement issues.
Master of Arts in Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies Specialization
The University of the Rockies Master of Arts in Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies Specialization allows students to combine the skills learned in the criminal justice field with those that are acquired in the psychology field. Students will be taught law enforcement, juvenile delinquency, modern crime theories, correctional philosophy and victimology. The online criminal justice degree program takes 39 credit hours to complete. Graduates that have this online criminal justice degree will be able to obtain management positions and mid level jobs in the corrections, law enforcement and court systems.
Doctorate in Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies Specialization
This enhanced degree affords students the opportunity to study complex subject matter on law enforcement and corrections issues. Students are able to learn about the latest criminal behavior theories and real-life problem-solving. Courses also cover due process, rehabilitation and public policy. This online criminal justice degree program takes 68 credit hours to complete and students are required to present a dissertation. Graduates with a Doctorate in Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies Specialization from the University of the Rockies are able to take on high level management positions in the criminal justice field and can also teach criminal justice.
