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Earn Your Associate Degree in
Criminal Justice Online
The associate degree in Criminal Justice from Northwestern College is a practical, hands-on program that will teach you the skills and knowledge you need as you begin your career in public law enforcement or private security. Our online criminal justice degree will help you learn:
- When to intervene in crisis and conflict situations and how to manage them
- How to appropriately use authority
- How to gather information and think critically to analyze and solve problems
- How to identify issues that could potentially influence your objectivity
- How to hold to high ethical standards and remain professional under pressure
The curriculum of Northwestern College's online criminal justice degree program will give you background and training in issues and skills that can come into play on the job, such as:
- Individuals' legal rights
- Impartiality, fairness, and justice
- Legal limitations of law enforcement
- Professional oral, written, and non-verbal communication
- Effective persuasion techniques
- The dynamics and culture of the legal system
Features of Our Online Associate Degree in Criminal Justice
You can complete our online degree in criminal justice in just 24 months. You will receive one-on-one interaction with your instructors and support staff. Ask questions, discuss a topic, or get clarifications on an assignment. At Northwestern College you get the personalized classroom experience essential for success. In addition, we offer you a wide range of student resources including:
- Financial aid for those who qualify
- Scholarship opportunities
- Online bookstore
- Counseling services
Learn at a Respected Institution
At Northwestern College, we have over a century of experience training people for meaningful careers. Faculty members at Northwestern College are professionals who bring many years of real-life criminal justice experience to the virtual classroom—so everything you learn has practical applications—and know how to motivate students to learn. In addition, you'll have the confidence of knowing that Northwestern College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Request more information or call us at (866) 491-2195 to learn more about the Northwestern College associate degree in criminal justice. Our admissions representatives are ready to answer any questions you might have.
Everything is going great! I’m very happy with the way things are turning out and coming together. It was a little struggle in the beginning but I’ve overcome it with your help and the help of my professors. Returning back to school after 25 years; it’s been great! I’m very happy!
Sherry Williams
Criminal Justice Program
