Let’s not fool ourselves here. Earning an online college degree is quite an achievement in itself. It is an acknowledgement by the student, that at some point in their work career, they made a choice to rise to the sound of their inner voice and seek a greater purpose.
For those who have chosen the path of public service, that inner voice could not be greater. Literally, that vocation can take shape in many forms. In recent years, the world of online education has seen a surge of interest in the field of Criminal Justice. There are many factors involved in this increase. On one end of the spectrum, the political state of the United States civil policies has helped to increase the hiring needs of this field. On the other end, television media and the public fascination with dramas set in and around the fields of Law, Criminal Justice, Forensics and crime in general can also be a significant catalyst.
Online criminal justice degrees are now available to online students in every state and these online degree programs are accredited by their regional accrediting boards. These online degrees are afforded the same respect by police and sheriff departments and correctional facilities. Many police departments encourage their employees in the field, to pursue advanced degrees in criminal justice, thus increasing their potential for advancement as well as their income.
Student at the beginning of their work career may see an online criminal justice degree as the beginning step to a secure career in law enforcement, at a correctional facility or as the first step in a journey to obtaining a masters in criminal justice. Some online programs are so highly regarded at providing such quality education in the field that these institutions have sought and gained the honor of granting a doctorate in criminal justice.
Yes, it is possible in this day and age to progress from bachelors, to masters, to a doctorate degree in criminal justice all in an online learning environment.The fields of study available to the online learner are increasing day by day as online colleges see new areas of growth and develop curriculum to meet these needs.
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For currently employed criminal justice professionals, online degree programs may be the only way for an individual to further his/her education. Departments and executives should recognize the tremendous drive and discipline it takes to complete an online degree program.
I have an interesting story to share with those that are contemplating joining an online course. I am a highly qualified professor (PhD in Criminal Psychology) with more than 20 graduate credit hours in Criminology. I have more than 20 years of experience advising foreign law enforcement agencies in Latin America. I have taught at the undergraduate and graduate level for more than 7 years. A well known online university tried to recruit me to teach a course in "International Terrorism". This was a 9 week course and they required that I devoted 20-25 hours a week to this course. When the documentation arrived, it stated that the compensation was to be $1300 for the entire 9 week course... if you do the math that's $144.44 per week... divided by the 20-25 hours required weekly, it ended up being $7.22 per hour! That's less than minimum wage! There is no way you can get a quality education from someone willing to teach for $7.22 per hour! Buyer beware! You are paying top dollar for your education and you are not getting your money's worth! Go to a state university or a community college... it will be cheaper and in the end you will get an education.
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