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Criminal Justice Resources Article

Criminal Justice Online Bachelor Degree: Benefits and Rewards of a Law Enforcement Emphasis

Many workers get started in the field of criminal justice with a high school diploma or associate degree in criminal justice. However, opportunities for advancement and higher salaries more often exist for workers who have earned a criminal justice bachelor degree. Kaplan University, a criminal justice degree college online, is giving current professionals the chance to reap the career rewards of a criminal justice online bachelor degree while maintaining the demands and responsibilities of a job in the criminal justice field. Advanced study also affords students the opportunity to delve into specific topics within criminal justice, such as law enforcement.1

Spotlight on Law Enforcement in Criminal Justice

One of the unique features of the criminal justice online bachelor degree at Kaplan University is the choice between seven areas of focus within the field of criminal justice:

BSCJ: Corrections.
BSCJ: Crime Analysis.
BSCJ: Crime Scene Investigation.
BSCJ: Forensic Psychology.
BSCJ: Fraud Examination.
BSCJ: Law Enforcement.
BSCJ: Private Security.

Students deciding to study the criminal justice online law enforcement track have the opportunity to either begin or advance a career in law enforcement. Law enforcement students discover the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement personnel. They also explore recent issues and trends associated with the current practice of law enforcement. Finally, law enforcement students learn about evidence, proof, and the justice system.1

Earning Power with a Bachelor Criminal Justice Degree Online

A brief look at data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the objective value of a criminal justice online bachelor degree. More education means higher earnings and lower rates of unemployment. On average, a professional who has earned a criminal justice online bachelor degree or another discipline earns $900 per week, whereas the worker with only a high school education earns just $554 per week. Going deeper into the data, that means the bachelor 's degree holder earns 62% more than the high school graduate. Over a lifetime, this adds up to major differences in total earnings.2

Students interested in learning more about law enforcement and other specialties in criminal justice education may visit Dynasty Education, the education and career resource website. Prospective students will find an extensive list of available criminal justice online bachelor degree programs as well as informative articles for making education and career decisions.

Melissa Garvey
Dynasty Education Staff Writer
October 20, 2006

References:

1. Dynasty Education. (2006). BS in Criminal Justice. Retrieved October 20, 2006, from http://www.dynastyeducation.com/schoolresults.html? degree_id=1&category_id=5.

2. Crosby O, Lacey J. (2004). Job Outlook for College Graduates, Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Winter 2004 � 2005. Retrieved September 28, 2006, from http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2004/winter/art02.pdf.