Online Criminal Justice Programs

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Focus on Positive Change in Your Community

With the criminal justice degree programs from East Central University Online, individuals can prepare to inspire change in their communities. Taught by faculty members with years of experience in the field, each online criminal justice program delivers career-ready skills to ensure students complete their degree fully equipped for a variety of professional opportunities after graduation.

  • Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
  • Ranked among the top 60 public schools by U.S. News & World Report for 20231
  • Named one of the “15 Best Value Colleges and Universities in Oklahoma” by Best Value Schools in 20202

Online Criminal Justice Programs

Discover fully online programs that are flexible, affordable and fit your life. Our program options include bachelor’s and master’s degrees that position you for success in the criminal justice field.

  • Benefit from a comprehensive education as you prepare for law enforcement leadership
  • Explore current law enforcement issues and diverse aspects of the criminal justice system
  • Graduate with the broad knowledge needed for the law enforcement or human services position you want
  • Program grants full-time certified law enforcement professionals credit from CLEET training
  • Innovative curriculum to strengthen your professional skills
  • Designed for people who want to advance their careers in the field of criminal justice

In 1909, East Central University was established in eastern Oklahoma to provide teacher certification training. Since then, ECU has grown considerably and now offers many undergraduate and graduate degrees. As the alma mater of business leaders, elected officials, artists, scientists and astronauts, ECU continues to provide innovative learning experiences on campus and online.

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Continue Your Education in a Flexible Format

ECU’s online programs offer the ultimate flexibility. You will take classes in a format that allows you to advance your education and continue meeting your work and life commitments. In addition to convenience, you will benefit from rigorous academics and rewarding options for engaging classmates.

Innovative Criminal Justice Curriculum

ECU develops criminal justice programs that empower the next generation of law enforcement human services professionals to rise to leadership. While completing the courses, you will examine real-world issues to establish foundational knowledge for success in this field. Our online programs deliver innovative curricula, strengthening your law enforcement skills and knowledge while providing training for the career path that interests you. You can select criminal justice programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including the only criminal justice policy program in Oklahoma.

Make a Bigger Impact as a Criminal Justice Professional

While pursuing a criminal justice degree with ECU Online, students prepare to serve their communities in many ways. You can graduate with a credential that helps you pursue roles with local, state, federal and tribal law enforcement agencies or in corrections.

8 Rewarding Career Justice Roles

  1. Detective or criminal investigator: $83,640 per year3
  2. First-line supervisor of correctional officers: $69,750 per year4
  3. Police officer: $64,610 per year3
  4. Forensic science technician: $61,930 per year5
  5. Correctional case manager: $60,250 per year6
  6. Probation officer: $60,250 per year6
  7. U.S. Postal Service inspector: $60,000 per year7
  8. Crime scene investigator: $49,277 per year8
  9. U.S. Marshall: $63,131 per year9

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Sources

  1. U.S. News & World Report. “East Central University Rankings.” Retrieved October 20, 2022, from https://www.usnews.com/.
  2. Best Value Schools. “15 Best Value Colleges and Universities in Oklahoma.” Retrieved October 20, 2022, from https://www.bestvalueschools.com/rankings/state/oklahoma/.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Police and Detectives: Pay.” Retrieved October 20, 2022, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2021: 33-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.” Retrieved October 20, 2022, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  5. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Forensic Science Technicians.” Retrieved October 20, 2022, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  6. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists.” Retrieved October 20, 2022, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  7. Payscale. “Average Postal Inspector Salary.” Retrieved October 20, 2022, from https://www.payscale.com/.
  8. Payscale. “Average Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) Salary.” Retrieved October 20, 2022, from https://www.payscale.com/.
  9. Payscale. “Average U.S. Marshal Salary.” Retrieved February 23, 2023, from https://www.payscale.com/.