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Online Law & Criminal Justice Degrees

Build a foundation for a career in criminal justice administration, legal support, or public safety leadership through flexible online study with our accredited partner universities.

Overview

Career-Track Programs in Law & Criminal Justice

These programs prepare students for career-track roles supporting the legal and criminal justice systems — including paralegal work, compliance, and criminal justice administration. Professional Degree Scholarship's advisors help you compare accredited programs from our partner universities, evaluate transfer credit, and apply, free of charge.

  • Flexible online format for working adults
  • Career-track focus on legal support and public-safety roles
  • Offered by accredited partner universities in the United States

Please note: these are pre-law, legal-studies, and criminal-justice career-track programs — they are not a path to practicing as a licensed attorney by themselves. Becoming a licensed attorney requires a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and passing the relevant bar exam.

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Popular Specializations

Areas of Focus Within Law & Criminal Justice

Availability varies by partner university and degree level.

Criminal Justice Administration Paralegal Studies Legal Studies Homeland Security & Emergency Management Forensic Studies
Legal studies library and research materials
Why This Matters

A Practical Foundation for Legal & Public-Safety Careers

From paralegal work to criminal justice administration, these programs build the practical knowledge employers in legal and public-safety settings look for.

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Legal & Public-Safety Focus

"The paralegal studies coursework gave me practical skills I use every day supporting our firm's attorneys."

— Priya S., Paralegal Studies, Austin
Degree Levels Available

Choose the Level That Fits Your Career Stage

Law and criminal justice programs are offered from associate through doctoral level.

Associate Degrees

Foundational coursework, often a starting point for public-safety careers.

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Bachelor's Degrees

4-year undergraduate programs in legal studies and criminal justice.

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Master's Degrees

Advanced study for administration and leadership roles.

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Doctorate & PhD

Terminal degrees for research, academic, and senior policy careers.

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Career Outcomes

Where a Law & Criminal Justice Degree Can Take You

Career outcomes vary by prior experience, specialization, and local licensing or certification requirements. Graduates commonly pursue roles such as:

  • Paralegal
  • Compliance Officer
  • Law Enforcement Administration
  • Legal Assistant
Curriculum

Sample Courses You Might Take

Exact course names and requirements vary by partner university and program.

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Not sure law & criminal justice is the right fit? Explore other popular fields.

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