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Criminal Justice Schools in Delaware | DE

Delaware’s violent crime rate is 70% higher compared to the rest of the country, according to the National Institute of Corrections. It ranked among the top ten states for cases of rape, assault, murder and robbery in the CQ Press’ 2010 State Crime Rankings report. It’s small wonder then that police and sheriff’s patrol officer positions are expected to continuously increase, according to Projections Central. Numerous criminal justice schools in Delaware can help prepare you for such a vital career. Check out the lists of online and campus school for opportunities to complete a law enforcement degree. (Most police and sheriff’s departments now require a minimum of an associate level degree).

You may also like to consider taking a criminal justice degree in Delaware with a specialization in community corrections or youth/adult probation as the number of probationers per capita is approximately 47% higher in this state compared to the rest of the country.

Legal justice careers also show promise in Delaware. Approximately 30 new jobs for paralegals open up each year, according to Projections Central, and the career outlook for this occupation is expected to rise by 12% through to 2018. Check out the list of criminal justice schools in Delaware for online or campus paralegal degree programs. Working as a paralegal can be an ideal springboard to becoming a lawyer some day, a profession that has approximately 60 openings per year in Delaware.

Campus Criminal Justice Schools in Delaware

Online Criminal Justice Schools in Delaware

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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Delaware Criminal Justice Career Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Delaware is one of five states with the highest concentration of the following occupations:

• Arbitrators and mediators
• Law clerks
• Lawyers
• Paralegals
• Probation Officers

If any of these resilient professions interest you, check out the criminal justice schools in Delaware for Alternative Dispute Resolution, legal studies, paralegal, corrections or probation programs and degrees.

Criminal justice careers in Delaware are also projected to increase. In particular, the outlook for security guards (12%), police and sheriff’s patrol officers (7%), detectives (11%) and paralegals (12%) show a positive career outlook, according to Projections Central.

Top Criminal Justice Employers & Agencies

One of Delaware’s largest employers is the state’s Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS). According to Career One Stop, the agency employs at least 1,000 personnel. The DSHS’ mission statement is “to promote and protect the safety of people and property in Delaware.” It consists of several divisions including gaming enforcement, tobacco and alcohol enforcement, communications, emergency management and the state police.

Since Delaware puts such value on safety and security, a career in emergency management, law enforcement, homeland security or another related area may just be in your future. If so, take a criminal justice degree in Delaware and choose a specialization that fits your ambitions and goals.

Another top employer that also emphasizes national security is the U.S. Dover Air Force Base which employs approximately 7,000 people, states Career One Stop. Check out the list of criminal justice schools in Delaware for examples of institutions that offer military degrees and transition programs.

Delaware Criminal Justice & Legal Job Outlook & Delaware Criminal Justice Salary

Career	Employment Growth through 2018	Current Average Salary
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	7%	$54,000 – 60,000+
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	11%	$85,000 - $95,000+
First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	6%	$83,000 – 93,000+
Security Guards	12%	$25,000 – 27,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	12%	$50,000 – 55,000+

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

Delaware Crime Rate

Delaware ranked #7 out of the 50 states for crime in the CQ Press’ 2010 State Crime Rankings report. More specifically it was rated as having the third highest cases of robbery, the seventh highest for assault, the ninth highest for rape and the tenth highest for murder. For 2010, the FBI reported over 1,800 robberies (203/100,000 people), 3,386 aggravated assault incidents (377/100,000), 312 rapes (34/100,000) and 48 murders (5/100,000).

The National Institute of Corrections adds that Delaware’s crime rate is approximately 27% higher than the rest of the country; more specifically its violent crime rate is 47% higher.

Delaware's Correctional System Stats

Facility	Number of Facilities/Offices	Number of Inmates
Combined Jail-Prison System	4 (plus 7 community correctional  centers)	5,539
Probation/Parole	6	16,831 probationers                            519 parolees

Source: www.nicic.gov