CORRECTIONAL & JUVENILE JUSTICE

Bachelor of Science in Correctional & Juvenile Justice Studies Online Degree Completion

Eastern Kentucky University

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EKU's Bachelor of Science in Correctional and Juvenile Justice provides students with a multi-disciplinary education and a balanced understanding of historical, legal, and theoretical foundations through research findings. The program also enables students with the knowledge of organization and operations of contemporary agencies, present and future trends and issues in the field, as well as the conceptual and interpersonal skills needed to be an effective leader and problem solver.

The field of adult corrections and juvenile justice continues to experience a large growth, which translates into a higher demand for qualified practitioners. This growth, coupled with a continued focus on greater levels of professionalism, has resulted in an emphasis on hiring and promoting educationally credentialed staff. Credits to Complete: 128; 8 weeks; 3 starts per year

All applicants of this program must have completed at least 30 hours of college credit with a 2.5 GPA and scored an 18 on the ACT

Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Corrections

South University

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South University's online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Corrections degree has been created to enable students with the skills and understanding need to obtain a career in a variety of areas, including:

• Law enforcement
• Corrections
• Juvenile justice
• Homeland security
• Private investigation
• Private security

The overarching focus on this online corrections program is to teach students about the various aspects of the correctional system. Aspects such as design, purpose, rehabilitation, and the process of integrating individuals back into society.

All applicants must have gradated from high school OR have the equivalent GED with a score of 225 or higher.

Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Juvenile Justice

South University

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The online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Juvenile Justice degree from South University has been created to meet the needs of students in the criminal justice program who want to focus on the area of Juvenile Justice. This degree focuses on the triggers of juvenile problems as well as the juvenile protection, rehabilitation and incarceration.

This online juvenile justice degree was created for individuals wanting obtain and succeed in career fields, such as: law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, homeland security, private investigation or private security.

All applicants to this program must have a high school diploma OR have the equivalent GED with a score of 225 or higher.

Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

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Graduate Level Certificate in Correctional or Juvenile Justice Leadership

Eastern Kentucky University

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Eastern Kentucky University is now offering a Graduate Leadership Program in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies. This is the only program in the United States that focuses entirely on the issues of juvenile and adult offenders and society's response to these groups.

EKU has a long tradition of preparing professionals for leadership careers in corrections and juvenile justice. Their certificate and degree programs emphasize building knowledge about offenders, and the application of that knowledge to correctional interventions, evidence-based practices, leadership, ethical conduct, and policy analysis.

Juvenile justice or Correctional practitioners can use this Certificate to get a "jump start" on their careers, and also all of the classes from the Certificate Program can be applied towards the Master of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies. Credits to Complete: 12; 8 weeks; 6 starts per year. Applicants of this program must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

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Master of Science in Correctional & Juvenile Justice Studies

Eastern Kentucky University

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The online Master's Degree in Correctional/Juvenile Justice Studies from Eastern Kentucky University enables students with advanced knowledge and increased opportunities for advancement.

As the fields of adult corrections and juvenile justice continue to achieve greater levels of professionalism, agencies are increasing the emphasis on hiring and promoting educated staff. Unlike a general criminal justice degree, the master's program in Correctional/Juvenile Justice Studies is devoted exclusively to the areas of adult corrections or juvenile justice. Course work is focused on current issues in the field and addresses challenges faced in the work place. Credits to Complete: 30; 8 weeks; 6 starts per year.

All students must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a GPA of at least 3.0 overall or in the last 60 hours to apply to this program.

Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

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Professional Certificate in Correctional Interventions

Eastern Kentucky University

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Students looking to enhance their skills in the field of Adult Corrections, should consider Eastern Kentucky University's Professional Certificate in Correctional Interventions. This program will teaches students knowledge that can be immediately applied in the workplace.

Students may complete the certificate program without any prior college credit. The Correctional & Juvenile Justice Studies faculty at EKU are nationally and internationally known for their teaching, research and dedication to the adult corrections and juvenile justice fields. Their research findings and experiences are an invaluable resource for our online students and set our faculty apart from other programs. Credits to Complete: 24; 8 weeks; 3 starts per year.

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited high school with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and scored an 18 on the ACT.

Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

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Youth Services Certificate

Eastern Kentucky University

$8,400.00 Request Information

If you are in the field of Juvenile Justice or Juvenile Services, and looking to enhance your skills Youth Services Certificate program will teach you knowledge that can be immediately applied in the workplace. Students may complete the certificate program without any prior college credit. EKU's Correctional & Juvenile Justice Studies faculty are nationally and internationally known for their teaching, research and dedication to the adult corrections and juvenile justice fields. Their research findings and experiences are an invaluable resource for our online students and set our faculty apart from other programs. Credits to Complete: 24; 8 weeks; 3 starts per year.

Students must be a graduate of an accredited high school with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and scored an 18 on the ACT.

Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

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