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Alabama Criminal Justice Schools and Colleges |
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Criminal justice and law enforcement are serious business in Alabama. In fact, Alabama has a higher percentage of law enforcement officers per citizen than most other states in the nation. This is also due to the fact that the crime rate in Alabama is also higher than the national average. There are plenty of job opportunities in Alabama for qualified criminal justice and law enforcement officers, and with crime on the rise the demand is only increasing.
Most law enforcement officers that work for the state of Alabama (i.e., corrections officers, state troopers, etc.) can make anywhere from $30,000 a year, on the low end, to $70,000 a year, on the high end. And if you're interested in becoming a police detective, you should know that Alabama detectives are some of the highest paid in the region.
The key to qualifying for top criminal justice positions is to obtain the right education. While most state and local law enforcement positions require a minimum of an associates degree or professional training certificate, most professionals today are earning a bachelor's degree. Those criminal justice professionals who are interested in taking their career as far as they can will often pursue a master's degree in a criminal justice or law enforcement related discipline.
Below you'll find a comprehensive directory of schools and colleges offering some of the best criminal justice programs in Alabama.
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Columbia Southern University Online
Campus Location(s): Orange Beach, AL
Online Programs Offered:
- AAS of Criminal Justice Administration
- AAS of Fire Science
- AAS of Occupational Safety & Health
- BS of Criminal Justice Administration
- BS of Fire Science
- BS of Occupational Safety & Health - Fire Science
- BS of Occupational Safety and Health
- Certificate - Fire Science
- Certificate - Graduate Occupational Safety
- Certificate - Occupational Safety & Health
- MS of Criminal Justice Administration
- MS of Emergency Services Management
- MS of Occupational Safety and Health
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South University Online
Campus Location(s): Montgomery, AL
Online Programs Offered:
- AS in Criminal Justice
- AS in Paralegal Studies
- BS in Crime Scene Investigation
- BS in Criminal Justice - Cyber Crime
- BS in Legal Studies
- BS in Criminal Justice
- MPA in Criminal Justice
- MS in Criminal Justice
- MS CJ in Cyber Crime
- MS CJ in Public Administration
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University of Phoenix Online
Campus Location(s): Birmingham, AL
Online Programs Offered:
- AA in Criminal Justice
- BS in Criminal Justice Administration/Institutional Healthcare
- BS in Criminal Justice Administration/Management
- BS in Criminal Justice Administration
- BS in Organizational Security Management
- MS in Administration of Justice and Security
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 Alabama State University- Montgomery, AL
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Corrections
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Juvenile Justice
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice Minor
Sociology Minor
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Athens State University- Athens, AL
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Justice Studies
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Auburn University at Montgomery- Montgomery, AL
Programs Offered:
B.S./Justice & Public Safety - Legal Studies
B.S./Justice & Public Safety - Criminal Justice
Justice & Public Safety - Corrections (minor)
Justice & Public Safety - Juvenile Justice (minor)
Justice & Public Safety - Law Enforcement (minor)
Justice & Public Safety - Security Administration (minor)
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Bevill State Community College- Sumiton, AL
Programs Offered:
Criminal Justice - Associate in Science Degree
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Calhoun Community College- Tanner, AL
Programs Offered:
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
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| Columbia Southern University- Orange Beach, AL |
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Faulkner State Community College- Bay Minette, AL
Programs Offered:
Associate in Arts (AA) Degree in Criminal Justice
Associate in Arts (AA) Degree in Pre-Law
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Paralegal Studies
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Faulkner University- Montgomery, AL
Programs Offered:
Associate of Science (A.S.) in Criminal Justice
Associate of Science (A.S.) in Criminalistics
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice (traditional program)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice (Night & weekend program)
Master of Justice Administration (100% Online - 14 month program)
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| Gadsden State Community College- Gadsden, AL |
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| Herzing University- Birmingham, AL |
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| ITT Technical Institute- Bessemer, AL / Mobile, AL |
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| Jacksonville State University- Jacksonville, AL |
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| Jefferson State Community College- Birmingham, AL |
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| Lawson State Community College- Birmingham, AL |
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| Miles College- Fairfield, AL |
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| Northwest-Shoals Community College- Muscle Shoals, AL |
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| Prince Institute of Professional Studies Inc- Montgomery, AL |
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| Remington College- Mobile, AL |
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| Samford University- Birmingham, AL |
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| Shelton State Community College- Tuscaloosa, AL |
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| The University of Alabama- Tuscaloosa, AL |
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| The University of Alabama at Birmingham- Birmingham, AL |
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| University of North Alabama- Florence, AL |
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| University of South Alabama- Mobile, AL |
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| Virginia College- Birmingham, AL / Huntsville, AL / Mobile, AL |
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| Wallace Community College- Dothan, AL |
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| Wallace Community College-Selma- Selma, AL |
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| Wallace State Community College- Hanceville, AL |
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