At a Glance
AAS & BS
Programs
Online
ClassesDegree Programs in Criminal Justice
You have a strong sense of right and wrong. You feel called to make the world a safer place for those around you, and you want to make a difference for your community. At Baker College, we offer the education needed for meaningful service in areas such as law enforcement, the courts, and the legal system.
Both the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice and the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice programs offer the comprehensive education you need to start or advance your professional opportunities in the field. Each program offers concentrations in Criminal Justice Studies or Law Enforcement and Police Academy to help you align your education to your career goals.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Criminal Justice – Criminal Justice Studies
Learn what it takes to excel in relevant entry level roles with an associate degree offering a concentration in criminal justice studies. Designed with input from criminal justice professionals, this 60-credit-hour program will help you better understand key areas of law enforcement and the legal system. You’ll cover essentials for criminology, corrections, and more..
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement and Police Academy
In classes led by experts in the field, this 60-credit-hour program’s concentration is designed to help you graduate as a certified police officer, ready to serve at local, state, and federal levels of law enforcement.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice – Criminal Justice Studies
Pursue a career in the courts, corrections, or law enforcement with a 120-credit-hour bachelor’s degree program designed with input from criminal justice professionals. This concentration examines key aspects of crime, justice, and social issues to help you understand and develop the skills needed to excel in the criminal justice field.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement and Police Academy
This 120-credit-hour program examines the theory and concepts of justice, duty, societal issues, ethical issues, and a host of criminal justice topics. In addition to these traditional criminal justice studies, you’ll gain experiences to help you graduate as a certified police officer with the ability to serve at local, state, and federal levels of law enforcement.
Why Baker College
Further Together
You have the right to pursue the education you desire for the future you want. Further Together is an entire community working as one to provide the guidance and support you need to succeed academically, personally, and professionally.
Mission Focused
Day by day, we continuously move forward in our shared mission to promote inclusive, innovative, and transformative educational experiences that help you make a positive impact in your life, your family, and your community.
Industry Experienced Professors
Learn from various experts in the field, such as retired law enforcement officers, detectives, criminologists, and more! Their expertise helps bring each program’s curriculum to life, providing personal and professional insights for crime, justice, and social issues facing our communities
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Education on His Terms
“I chose Baker College because of the flexibility of the curriculum to allow me to work full time and attend online classes, and the assistance you get from counselors to guide you toward obtaining your degree.”
Albert Carter, AAS in Criminal Justice