Graduate Degrees
Graduates of criminal justice degree programs have many careers open to them. Graduates of the associate degree program at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center (GU/MSB), find employment with organizations such as the following:
- Correctional facilities
- Private security and screening companies
- Detective agencies
- Juvenile justice institutions
- Local, state and federal court systems
Considering a criminal justice career? Call us
To learn more about our criminal justice associate degree program and jobs available to graduates, contact our Brooklyn Center, MN, campus. Call us toll-free at 800-231-9154 to discuss your career goals, financial aid options and the admissions process.
Programs developed with the help of experienced practitioners
We consulted with professionals in the criminal justice field to ensure that we teach students the skills they will need. This advisory board also reviews our program regularly so that we continue to provide students with the most up-to-date training. The members of our advisory board are experienced and are often employers with first-hand knowledge of the skills employees need to succeed at their jobs.
AAS in criminal justice available online
Our AAS degree in criminal justice is offered through the internet by our Online Division. Students are able to earn this two-year degree wherever they are and whenever their schedules permit. GU/MSB provides online students with a high level of support that includes a Help Desk staffed at least 90 hours per week, IM, chat and e-mail, and frequent contact with instructors and fellow students. For more information about our online criminal justice degree, contact us toll-free at 877-609-8889.
Flexible scheduling options for busy students
An associate degree in criminal justice can be completed in as little as 18 months of full-time study. Because many students are unable to attend college full-time because of jobs and family commitments, GU/MSB offers part-time, evening and weekend classes. Students can also take some classes through our Online Division and others at our Brooklyn Center campus. They can even complete some requirements at one of our other 11 campuses when a desired class is not offered at Brooklyn Center. There are many ways to finish a criminal justice degree.
Careers for criminal justice graduates
Graduates of our associate degree program are prepared for positions such as the following:
- Private detectives
- Prison guards
- Security guards
- Federal airport security screeners
- Assistant parole officers
- Court bailiffs
- Law enforcement (support staff)
In some states, graduates of our program will require additional training before they can serve as law enforcement officers. Our college can help you identify appropriate training programs in your area.
Courses in the two-year criminal justice degree program
Students complete classes in investigation, security, corrections, behavioral science, legal terminology and research criminal law, constitutional issues and American legal systems. They also take business classes and general education classes which improve critical communication and analysis skills. They are eligible to take firearms training. The program requires students to complete 91 credits.
Learn more. Call GU/MSB-Brooklyn Center
To learn more about this associate degree program, contact our Brooklyn Center campus. Call us toll-free at 800-231-9154 to discuss financial aid, the admissions process and career options for graduates of our criminal justice program.