Online Degrees In Criminal Justice

American Military University is one of the nation's premier online schools preparing criminal justice professionals through higher education. Because we offer criminal justice degrees and certificates entirely online, working adults like you can earn a career-relevant degree while still balancing work-life responsibilities.

Our criminal justice programs are among the most popular at the university, bringing you peer interactions and an expanded network of criminal justice professionals who are dedicated to safeguarding their communities and nation. Courses in this program are taught by highly credentialed and experienced instructors, many who have served as sheriffs, legal counsel, police chiefs, military, and homeland security and intelligence leaders.

AMU designed the online curriculum in consultation with industry advisory councils and specifically for criminal justice and law enforcement professionals, managers and administrators. Your criminal justice courses will include topics in U.S. law enforcement, criminology, investigations and community relations.

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We've presented criminal justice-related programs for you, but we have 200+ undergraduate- and graduate-level degree programs. Start talking to admissions today.

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Tuition Costs

Affordable rates, minimal fees, and plenty of help with financial aid.

Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour Undergraduate $350 per credit hour $250/credit hour with military grant Master’s Degree & Graduate Certificate $425 per credit hour $250/credit hour with military grant

All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families are eligible for our Preferred Military Rate, which is $250 per credit hour for both undergraduate and master’s-level programs. Eligible family members include parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents.

Transfer Your Credits

Your degree may be closer than you think.

Percentage of Students with Transfer Credit 79% of new undergraduates applied transfer credit

Book Grant Savings: Ebooks provided at no cost to all undergraduate students and master’s-level students eligible for the military tuition grant.

Learn from a nationally recognized leader in online education.

At American Public University, our expert faculty and industry advisors work to shape a quality, relevant, online education that responds to the needs of working adults looking to advance their education in order to meet professional goals. Come discover how our award-winning, accredited education can help you reach your next level.

Received “Best for Vets Colleges” distinction from Military Times since 2013.

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Part of American Public University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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There is no fee to submit our online admissions application. You will be asked to provide information about your previous educational experiences and to declare your academic program.

After you submit your application, an admissions representative will walk you through the steps you need to get started.

Classes begin April 1.

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There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs