Bachelor Degrees in Criminal Justice & Legal: Public Safety

There are several public safety careers to choose from, including police, detective, fire fighter, and emergency medical service (EMS). Public safety professionals try to prevent public endangerment, and also work to protect the public when such unforeseen and dangerous events occur. A bachelor's degree in criminal justice and legal-public safety generally takes four years to complete and programs are readily available online.

Studying Public Safety Online

Your online courses in public safety might include epidemiology, homeland security issues, and the law and ethics of health care. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 2006 annual salaries for criminal justice professionals ranged from a median of $33,750 for private investigators to up to $99,698 for police chiefs.

Ashford University

Online

Balance your job with online coursework as you earn your Bachelor's or Master's degree at Ashford University Online.

Programs Offered:

• BA/Organizational Management - Public Safety Administration
• BA/Organizational Management - Homeland Security
• BA/Social and Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
• And more...

 

Everest University Online

Campus

Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

Programs Offered:

• Homeland Security (Bachelor's)
• Homeland Security (Associate's)
• Criminal Investigations (Associate's)

Campus Locations:

• Santa Ana, CA

 

Keiser University

Campus

For over 30 years, Keiser University eCampus Online has provided student-centered, quality career education.

Programs Offered:

• Homeland Security, BA (Online)
• Homeland Security, AA (Online)
• Associate of Science in Fire Science

Campus Locations:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL

 

University of Phoenix

Campus

At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Programs Offered:

• B.S. in Organizational Security and Management
• B.S. in Health Administration - Emergency Management

Campus Locations:

• Online, HI

 

American InterContinental University Online

Campus

Earn an online degree that really matters from AIU Online.

Programs Offered:

• Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
• Bachelor's (BIT) - Internet Security

Campus Locations:

• Hoffman Estates, IL

 

Kaplan University

Campus

Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

Programs Offered:

• BS in Fire Science
• BS in Fire and Emergency Management
• AAS in Fire Science

Campus Locations:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL

 

Colorado Technical University Online

Campus

Earn your degree online in as little as 15 months. Contact Colorado Tech Online today. Learn more today.

Programs Offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice: Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Campus Locations:

• Colorado Springs, CO

 

Walden University

Online

Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.

Programs Offered:

• B.S. in Health Studies - Disaster & Emergency Management

 

Westwood College

Campus

Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers.

Programs Offered:

• Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice: Major in Corrections

Campus Locations:

• Denver, CO

 

Bellevue University

Campus

Bellevue University makes it possible for you to earn a high-quality college degree.

Programs Offered:

• BS in Security Management
• BS in Investigations
• BS in Corrections Administration and Management

Campus Locations:

• Bellevue, NE

 

Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University

Campus

Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University enables you to earn your associate's degree online and on target.

Programs Offered:

• Associate of Criminal Justice in Homeland Security
• Associate of Criminal Justice in Law Enforcement
• Associate of Criminal Justice in Corrections

Campus Locations:

• Tiffin, OH

 

ITT - Online

Campus

The ITT Technical Institute offers several programs online, including an online MBA program and bachelor and associate degree programs in the areas of business, technology, and criminal justice.

Programs Offered:

• BS - Cyber Security

Campus Locations:

• Indianapolis, IN

 

Ashworth College

Campus

Earn your degree or diploma on your schedule and succeed at Ashworth College.

Programs Offered:

• Associate of Science Degree in Security Administration
• Computer Network Security

Campus Locations:

• Norcross, GA

 

Penn Foster Schools

Campus

Advance your career with our affordable, self-paced, career-focused distance education programs.

Programs Offered:

• Private Investigator

Campus Locations:

• Scranton, PA

 

Stratford Career Institute

Online

Earn Your Diploma from Home!

Programs Offered:

• Private Investigator