Criminal Justice Degree puts Your Career on the Fast Track

Television programs like "CSI" and "Without a Trace," with their state-of-the-art technology and intriguing cases have many people thinking about working in the criminal justice field. While forensic science and computer technology are certainly part of this exciting field, a degree in criminal justice opens up many career opportunities.

Careers in the field include jobs in corrections, law enforcement, education, counseling, law, research, security, and the military. If protecting people and property is what you want to do, a degree in criminal justice can give you the skills you need to get into this growing field.

The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that by 2010 there will be more than a 29 percent increase in the demand for FBI officers, police officers, private detectives, U.S. customs agents and many others. In addition, the growing emphasis on homeland security has created an unprecedented demand for criminal justice and security professionals.

Having the right degree can give you a competitive edge in obtaining your dream job, as well as advancing in your career. The AIU Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program is specifically targeted towards current law enforcement professional looking to climb the ranks or students considering a career change to the rapidly expanding field of Criminal Justice.

AIU Online is the Web-based virtual campus of American InterContinental University. AIU Online's mission is to provide for the varying educational needs of a culturally diverse and geographically dispersed student body with the goal of preparing students academically, personally, and professionally for successful careers.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program can provide students with a solid foundation in some of the most interesting aspects of the industry, including criminology and the causes of crime, and typologies and victims. The AIU School of Criminal Justice  offers a real-world approach to achieving your desired professional goals in many of today's most in-demand areas of law enforcement, criminology, the justice system and corrections.

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