Graduate Degree
Earning an associate degrees in criminal justice can open doors to many rewarding careers. At the Minneapolis location of Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB), we offer a two-year criminal justice degree that prepares students for jobs in areas such as the courts, corrections and juvenile justice.
Contact us
If you are seeking targeted training for a career in criminal justice, consider our Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice degree. This two-year degree is a great investment with good returns now and in the future. To learn how we can help you achieve your career goals, contact a representative at our Minneapolis college. Call us toll-free at 1-877-303-6060.
Criminal justice — a growing field
People with training in criminal justice are in demand. The prison population in Minnesota has increased greatly over the past 25 years. Changes in society have resulted in new positions in court systems, such as child advocate and victims’ rights advocate. There are many law enforcement jobs, such as those in airport security, that were non-existent 10 years ago.
A CJ degree is a solid foundation
A degree in criminal justice will be valuable for many years to come. You will be eligible for interesting and challenging positions. You will also be positioned for career advancement and will be well-prepared to return to college for a bachelors degree. You will also be prepared for the additional training required by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board to become a police officer.
Career opportunities for graduates of our criminal justice program
Upon completion of our program, graduates may be eligible for positions such as:
- Private detective
- Transportation and security administration (TSA) screening officer
- Private security guard
- Police officer candidate*
- State patrol officer candidate*
- Deputy sheriff candidate*
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.
Available online or in class
Our criminal justice AAS degree is available online so that students with busy lives and complicated schedules can complete their college educations. We support our distance learners by providing a strong support system that includes a well-staffed online help desk, tutorials, training sessions, IM, chat and e-mail. Students can also take some classes online and others at our downtown Minneapolis location or any of our 11 other campuses in the upper Midwest.
Courses in criminal justice
Our degree program includes classes in criminal justice topics such as the following:
- Investigation
- Security
- Corrections
- Behavioral sciences
- Protective services
- Legal terminology
- Legal research
- Criminal law
- Constitutional issues
In addition to these and other core requirements, students also take 30 credits of general education courses and eight credits of electives. The total program credit requirement is 91 credits. An AAS degree in criminal justice can be completed in 18 months of full-time study.
Call us for more information on our criminal justice degree
To learn more about our criminal justice program and to schedule a tour of our downtown Minneapolis facility, contact us toll-free at 1-877-303-6060. A representative will be glad to help you evaluate your options in light of your career goals.