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Criminal Justice Schools in Arkansas | AR

Born in Hope, former President Bill Clinton began his political career as Governor of Arkansas. His birthplace’s name is symbolic of his successful career but also of the numerous criminal justice and legal opportunities for those assessing their educational and career goals. Criminal justice schools in Arkansas offer numerous online and campus programs for those wishing to become a law enforcement officer, court reporter and many other vocations in between. The CQ Press’ 2010 Crime Rankings stated that Arkansas ranked as the state with the tenth highest crime rate. It ranked particularly high for cases of rape and burglary. Based on these statistics, it is no surprise that police and sheriff’s patrol officer positions are expected to grow by 19% with an average of 250 new job openings per year, according to Projections Central. Completing a criminal justice degree in Arkansas with a specialization in law enforcement can lead you to a position with this growing field; most police/sheriff’s departments require a minimum of an associate’s degree. The career outlook for court reporters and correctional officers and jailers is particularly high at 32% and 30% respectively, states Projection Central. If these careers interest you, check out the list of criminal justice schools in Arkansas for information on court reporting, legal studies or corrections programs offered either online or on campus.

Campus Criminal Justice Schools in Arkansas

Online Criminal Justice Schools in Arkansas

Schools Offering Criminal Justice Degrees:

American InterContinental University Programs: Associates AABA Criminal Justice Administration, Bachelors BSCJ Law Enforcement Arizona State University Programs: BS in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Bachelor of Science in Political Science Ashford University Programs: BA Social and Criminal Justice, MA Organizational Management Public Administration, MBA Public Administration, Master of Public Administration, BA Political Science and Government, BA Homeland Security and Emergency Management, BA Social and Criminal Justice Political Science and Government, BA Social and Criminal Justice Corrections Management, BA Social and Criminal Justice Forensics, BA Social and Criminal Justice Homeland Security, BA Social and Criminal Justice Security Management, BA Law Enforcement Administration, BA Organizational Management Human Resources Management, BA Social Science No Concentration, BA Sociology Boston University Programs: Master of Criminal Justice Capella University Programs: PhD Criminal Justice, MS Criminal Justice, BS Criminal Justice, MPH Social and Behavioral Sciences, DPA General Public Administration, MPA General Public Administration, BPA General Public Administration, PhD Public Safety Leadership, MS Public Safety Leadership, BS Homeland Security, BS Security Management, DSW General Social Work Colorado Technical University Programs: Associates ASCJ Criminal Justice, Associate of Science in Paralegal studies, Master of Science in Management Criminal Justice Everest University Programs: Criminal Justice Associatess, Criminal Investigations, Homeland Security Associates, Paralegal Associates, Criminal Justice Bachelors, Homeland Security Bachelors, Paralegal Bachelors, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Florida Tech University Online Programs: Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Grand Canyon University Programs: BS in Public Safety Administration, MS in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement, MS in Criminal Justice Legal Studies, MS in Leadership Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadersh, BS in Public Safety and Emergency Management, Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Government a, BS in Justice Studies, BS in Sociology Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University Programs: Associate of Criminal Justice in Law Enforcement Kaplan University Programs: BS in Criminal Justice, BSCJ Computer Crime, BSCJ Corrections, BSCJ Crime Scene Investigation, BSCJ Forensic Psychology, BSCJ Homeland Security, BSCJ Law Enforcement, AAS in Criminal Justice, MS in Criminal Justice, MSCJ Corrections, MSCJ Global Issues in Criminal Justice, MSCJ Law, BS in Criminal Justice Administration and Management, MS in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, BS in Legal Studies, BS in Paralegal Studies, AAS in Paralegal Studies, MS in Legal Studies, MSLS Education and the Legal System, MSLS Legal System and the Media, BS in Environmental Policy and Management, BS in Public Administration and Policy, AAS in Public Administration, BS in Political Science, Master of Public Administration, MPA Criminal Justice, MPA General MPA Keiser University Programs: AA Criminal Justice, BA Criminal Justice, AA Homeland Security, BA Homeland Security, BA Legal Studies, AA Paralegal Studies Liberty University Online Programs: BS in Criminal Justice National American University Programs: Criminal Justice AAS, Criminal Justice BS Saint Joseph's University Programs: Online Masters in Criminal Justice, Post-Master Certificate in CJ with Homeland Security Specializat, Online Homeland Security Certification Saint Leo University Online Programs: Master of Business Administration Criminal Justice, AA in Criminal Justice, BA in Criminal Justice, BA in Criminal Justice Criminalistics Specialization, BA in Criminal Justice Homeland Security Specialization, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Forensic Science, Master of Social Work Management South University Programs: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Corrections Specializati, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Crime Scene Investigatio, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Cyber Crime Specializati, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Speciali, Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Administration Non Profit Specialization, Master of Public Administration Public Policy Specialization, Master of Public Administration Criminial Justice Specialization, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Homeland Security Speciali, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Corrections Specialization, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Cyber Crime Specialization Strayer University Programs: MBA Public Administration, Master of Public Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration Legal Studies, BS in CJ Criminal Justice Administration, BS in CJ Computer Security and Forensics, BS in CJ Homeland Security and Emergency Management, BS in CJ Homeland Security Technology, Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice Tiffin University Programs: Master of Science in Criminal Justice- Crime Analysis , Master of Science in Criminal Justice- Forensic Psychology, Master of Science in Criminal Justice- Homeland Security Adminis, Master of Science in Criminal Justice- Justice Administration University of Phoenix Programs: Associates Criminal Justice, Master of Science Administration of Justice and Security, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Security and Management, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration Human S Virginia College Programs: Associates Criminal Justice, Associates Paralegal Studies, Bachelors Criminal Justice, Bachelors Paralegal Studies, Masters Criminal Justice, Bachelors Criminal Justice Homeland Security Walden University Programs: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Managem, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Homeland Security, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Human Services for Crimi, Master of Public Administration General, Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology General, Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology Mental Health Applic, PhD in Human Services Self-Directed Clinical Social Work, PhD in Human Services Self-Directed Criminal Justice, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model General, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model Criminal Jus, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model Public Polic, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model Public Safet, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based General, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Criminal Ju, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Homeland Se, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Law and Pub, PhD in 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Arkansas Criminal Justice Career Outlook

One of the top criminal justice careers in Arkansas is court reporting. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Arkansas is one of the top five states with the highest concentration of court reporters compared to the rest of the country. Projections Central states that the demand for court reporters in Arkansas is expected to increase by 32% through to 2018. The demand for paralegals also shows a positive career outlook with an expected growth of 23%. Criminal justice schools in Arkansas offer programs such as paralegal studies and court reporting courses to fill this increasing employment demand.

Detectives and criminal investigators will also see significant growth with an estimated 29% increase in demand through to 2018. After serving as a police officer for one to five years, and receiving further training, such as a Bachelors or Masters in Criminal Justice, you can be promoted to the rank of detective, a position with an average wage of $52,000 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

By consulting the career outlook table below, you will see it would be worthwhile to complete a criminal justice degree in Arkansas focusing on law enforcement, corrections, court reporting, legal studies, paralegal studies, criminal justice or other related fields.

Top Criminal Justice Employers & Agencies

The National Guard Association of Arkansas is one of the state’s top employers with approximately 2,000 personnel, states Career Info Net. As a leading agency for promoting national security, the National Guard consists of reserve military men and women. Often times, members of the National Guard also hold civilian jobs. Based on the skills they learn from serving part time for the National Guard, criminal justice and legal jobs in the civilian world often relate. Several of the criminal justice schools in Arkansas also offer military degrees and military-friendly programs.

Additionally, in Little Rock, Arkansas there is a U.S. Secret Service Field Office and a division of the FBI. Completing online or campus degrees in law enforcement, counterterrorism, cyber security, criminal psychology or homeland security will help you garner employment with these types of federal agencies.

Arkansas Criminal Justice & Legal Job Outlook & Arkansas Criminal Justice Salary

Career	Employment Growth through 2018	Current Average Salary
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	19%	$27,000 – 39,000
First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	19%	$50,000 – 58,000
Correctional Officers and Jailers	30%	$26,000 – 32,000
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	23%	$30,000 – 37,000
Court Reporters	32%	$37,000 – 44,000
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	29%	$50,000 – 57,000
Private Detectives and Investigators	13%	$56,000 – 67,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	23%	$31,000 – 39,000
Lawyers	12%	$80,000 – 92,000

Sources: Growth Projections www.careerinfonet.org ~ Salary Range www.bls.gov

Arkansas Crime Rate

According to the National Institute of Corrections, Arkansas’ crime rate was 26% higher than the country’s average in 2010. More specifically its property crime rate was found to be 25% higher and its violent crime rate 38% higher. For that same year, the FBI reported 1,100 cases of burglary per 100,000 people (or a total of more than 32,500 cases) and 45 cases of forcible rape per 100,000 people (or a total of more than 1,300 cases).

Arkansas's Correctional System Stats

Facility	Number of Facilities/Offices	Number of Inmates
Jails	83	6,164
Prisons	19	15,136
Probation/Parole	Over 80 offices with a total of over 900 employees	51,296

Source: www.nicic.gov