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Criminal Justice Schools in Colorado | CO

Prisoners that are considered the most dangerous in the United States, including the Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, are incarcerated at the Unite States Penitentiary Administrative Maximum Facility in Florence, Colorado. It is probably no coincidence that the National Institute of Corrections’ Training Center is also located in the state (Aurora, CO). With approximately 420 new job openings a year, Colorado offers ample opportunity for those pursuing a career as a corrections officer. Criminal Justice Schools in Colorado offer degrees in corrections, law enforcement and other related programs if you wish to enter this field; you can choose between online or campus courses of study to fit your schedule and lifestyle needs.

If you are thinking of completing a criminal justice degree in Colorado, you may also want to specialize in forensics. Projections Central predicts that opportunities for forensic science technicians will increase by 39% through to 2018, not to mention the American Academy of Forensic Sciences is located in Colorado Springs. Check out the list of criminal justice schools in Colorado below for forensic science degree programs if you wish to enter the vital career of examining crucial evidence.

Campus Criminal Justice Schools in Colorado

Online Criminal Justice Schools in Colorado

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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Colorado Criminal Justice Career Outlook

In addition to corrections and forensic science occupations, a variety of criminal justice careers in Colorado show positive growth potential. Projections Central states that every year there are approximately 410 new job openings for police and sheriff’s patrol officers and 90 openings for detectives and criminal investigators. Police and sheriff’s departments normally require entry-level officers to have a minimum of an associate degree in law enforcement or equivalent. An officer can be promoted to detective after serving several years on the force; oftem a Bachelors or Masters in Criminal Justice is required for the increase in rank. Criminal Justice Schools in Colorado offer law enforcement, criminal justice and other related degrees.

Legal and justice opportunities also abound in Colorado. Approximately 140 new paralegal jobs are offered each year and court reporting positions are expected to grow by 29% through to 2018, according to Projections Central. If you are interested in research or efficiently transcribing court proceedings, and are fascinated by the law, you can complete a criminal justice degree in Colorado (a paralegal or a court reporting degree). You often have the choice between online or campus courses.

Top Criminal Justice Employers & Agencies

One of Homeland Security’s 26 Special-Agent-in-Charge principal offices is found in Denver, Colorado. Each field office is responsible for law enforcement, intelligence and investigative activities that are related to national homeland security. A career in homeland security can be kick-started by taking a degree in counter terrorism, cyber security, homeland security and other related disciplines. Criminal justice schools in Colorado offer such rewarding programs.

For those interested in a criminal justice career that melds with the technological world, Colorado also boasts the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC) in Denver and the Rocky Mountain Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (RCFL) in Centennial. The NLECTC supports the National Institute of Justice’s research and development projects, particularly within the technological domain; the Rocky Mountain RCFL focuses its efforts on digital forensics and also offers training. If these types of major agencies peak your interest, you should look into taking a cyber security, information security or computer forensics criminal justice degree in Colorado.

Colorado Criminal Justice & Legal Job Outlook & Colorado Criminal Justice Salary

Career	Employment Growth through 2018	Current Average Salary
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	16%	$55,000 – 65,000+
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	15%	$80,000 – 95,000+
Correctional Officers and Jailers	28%	$40,000 – 49,000
Court Reporters	29%	$72,000 – 82,000
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	30%	$72,000 – 82,000
Private Detectives and Investigators	14%	$49,000 – 55,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	13%	$45,000 – 50,000
Emergency Management Specialists	15%	$60,000 – 70,000
Forensic Science Technicians	39%	$54,000 – 58,000+

Sources: Growth Projections projectionscentral.com ~ Salary Range bls.gov

Colorado Crime Rate

Compared to the rest of the country, Colorado’s crime rate is 7% lower than the national average, states the National Institute of Corrections. More specifically, its violent crime rate (murder, assault, robbery and rape) is around 12% lower than the rest of the country and its property crime rate (larceny, burglary and motor vehicle theft) is around 6% lower. In 2010, the FBI reported that approximately 320 cases per 100,000 people of violent crime and 2,685 cases per 100,000 people of property crime were committed

Colorado's Correctional System Stats

Facility	Number of Facilities/Offices	Number of Inmates
Jails	62	14,129
Prisons	26	18,729
Probation/Parole	22 district probation offices	78,114 probationers                     11,655 parolees

Source: www.nicic.gov