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Criminal Justice Online Degrees & Certificates
From local, state, and federal positions within the criminal justice community to international consulting opportunities, criminal justice professionals are in high demand across the globe. Earning an online criminal justice degree from AMU can be your first step toward entry into or advancement in this growing field!
Our program’s interdisciplinary approach provides students with a sound knowledge base in the areas of U.S. law enforcement, criminology, investigations, law, and community relations. A wide range of course offerings further enable students to focus on juvenile issues, causes of crime and criminal behavior, corrections and incarceration, investigative procedures/techniques, maritime law, leadership, and forensics.
Take the next step by requesting information about our online criminal justice degrees.
The Right to Remain Silent - Live Webcast
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
Does remaining silent during an interrogation actually invoke one's right to remain silent? In a landmark case, two police officers interrogated a criminal suspect, Van Chester Thompkins, who refused to acknowledge whether or not he invoked his Miranda rights during his interrogation by staying completely silent. What techniques did the police officers utilize in their interrogation, and how did their methods hold up in court?
Join American Military University for this live webcast that will explore the Berghuis v. Thompkins case on Miranda warnings and the resulting legal ramifications that unfolded. Register today!
Available Programs
Why Choose AMU?
- AMU is ranked the #1 most popular college among the U.S. military by Military Times Edge Magazine
- In 2009, American Public University System, the parent of AMU, was the recipient of the Sloan Consortium’s award for quality online education
- In 2008, the National Survey of Student Engagement found that 97% of seniors at American Public University System would choose us again
- Admission fees are waived for active duty, guard, and reserve members
Affordable Excellence
American Military University provides high-quality, affordable distance education to students around the globe. We do not have resident or non-resident students, so tuition is not based on a student's geographical location or home of record. Also, admission fees are waived for active duty, guard, and reserve members.Choose from more than 120 online programs that will help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to advance within and after your military career. Courses are 100 percent online and start monthly (versus semesters), with 8 and 16 week classes available in many programs.
Active Duty Tuition Assistance covers 100% of undergraduate tuition and 90% of graduate tuition for up to six courses per year.* Why would you go elsewhere to get your degree online?
To get started, complete our no-fee application.
Modern & Relevant Programs
AMU offers the relevant programs and courses for today's job market via more than 70 relevant degrees. Just a few of the ways we stay current on industry needs: the majority of our faculty are currently working in the fields they are teaching in; we partner with industry organizations such as the FBI National Academy Associates and build programs and certificates tailored to their needs; and we rely on Industry Advisory Councils made up of corporate members who review our curriculum to ensure its relevance to the skills needed in their industries.Experienced & Professional Faculty
Our faculty combines relevant theory with real-world experience. They come with degrees from many of the top institutions around the world, and many are executives in government, business and nonprofit organizations, including the United Nations, State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.Transfer Credit for Prior Coursework
You can transfer previous education and training for credit, allowing you to progress faster toward your goal. We will accept up to 45 semester hours towards an Associate degree, 90 semester hours towards a Bachelor's degree and 15 semester hours towards a Master's degree.Accreditation
American Military University is a member of American Public University System. American Public University System is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602; 800.621.7440) and nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission, Distance Education and Training Council (1601 18th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009; 202.234.5100)
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Join more than 70,000 students pursuing a degree at American Public University System. Learn more about the online by completing the online Request for Information form.* Refer to your service's policy on tuition assistance eligibility.
Video Spotlight
Our students come to American Military University one degree from changing their worlds. Each, in their own way, are already making a difference in our world.
Faculty Spotlight
Dena M. Weiss
Criminal Justice Professor
M.S.: Virginia Commonwealth University
Professor Dena Weiss has a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and Sociology from Mary Baldwin College and a Master’s Degree in Forensic Science from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is currently a Crime Scene Investigator and a Fingerprint Expert for a central Florida police department. Prior to working for a local police department, Ms Weiss was a Serologist for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in Tampa, Florida. She has been actively working crime scenes and examining fingerprints for over eleven years. Her court experience includes testifying in court cases in over fifteen Florida counties. She has provided testimony for over 200 Federal and Circuit court cases.
Transfer Credit & Academic Affiliations
AMU accepts transfer credit from leading public safety educators, including:
- FBI National Academy Associates
- Receive up to 15 graduate semester hour credits for prior master's courses completed at the National Academy.
- California Post Command College
- Receive up to 9 graduate semester hour credits towards a master's degree program.
- USMC Civilian Law Enforcement Academies
- Receive up to 9 undergraduate semester hour credits for completion of a basic academy program.
- Southern Police Institute Alumni Association
- Receive up to 12 undergraduate or graduate semester hour credits for courses completed at SPI
- Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department University
- Undergraduate transfer credit awarded for completion of the Detective's College program.
- Los Angeles Police Department University Leadership Program
- Credit awarded for completion of the University Leadership program.
AMU is a member of the following public safety alliances:
- National Fraternal Order of Police University
- Scholarship funding available from the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police.
- FBI University Education Program
- This program sponsors FBI employees in educational programs that are relevant to the FBI's mission.
- ASIS Security Academic Consortium
- AMU is a charter member and contributor to the Consortium Foundation Scholarship Fund.
- International Association of Emergency Managers
- AMU is an affiliate member and recipient of the 2009 IAEM Education Program of the Year award.
- International Association for Intelligence Education
- This cross-discipline group focuses on resources and development activities in intelligence education.
Public Safety Outreach TeamOur Public Safety Outreach Team represents nearly 200 years of collective, hands-on experience in police work, criminal justice, emergency services, fire-fighting, corrections, and first response. Contact one of our Public Safety Team members to discuss your education or answer your questions:
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