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Criminal Justice Schools in Hawaii | HI

Eighty years ago, famous Attorney and Civil Rights Activist Clarence Darrow defended his last clients in a Hawaiian courtroom. The Massie trial, where Darrow used the argument that his clients took the life of Joseph Kahahawai as a form of honor killing since Kahahawai allegedly raped Thalia Massie, was so high profile that Darrow’s final arguments were broadcasted to the mainland. If you’re inspired by Darrow’s legacy, check out the list of criminal justice schools in Hawaii for information on legal studies or paralegal degrees and start your career as a legal clerk, paralegal or court reporter. With this experience you can move on to completing a law degree in a state that hires approximately 60 new lawyers a year.

Hawaii is also home to one the Homeland Security’s Special-Agent-in Charge field offices and District 14 of the United States Coast Guard. Experience with the Coast Guard allows you to work and study at the same time and helps you rise up the ranks within the Department of Homeland Security. If this peaks your interest, consider taking a criminal justice degree in Hawaii with a specialization in counterterrorism, emergency management, cyber security of homeland security. By checking the list of criminal justice schools in Hawaii, you will notice you often have the choice between an online or campus program to fit your lifestyle needs.

Campus Criminal Justice Schools in Hawaii

Online Criminal Justice Schools in Hawaii

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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Hawaii Criminal Justice Career Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Hawaii is one of five states with the highest concentration of jobs in the following professions:

• First-line supervisors of police and detectives
• Security Guards
• Transportation Security Screeners (TSA)

In fact, according to Projections Central, there are approximately 30 new openings for first-line supervisors of police per year and 340 openings for security guards.

Other criminal justice careers in Hawaii also show great growth potential through to at least 2018. For example, police and sheriff’s deputy positions are expected to increase by 3% and this equates to approximately 90 new jobs per year. Projections Central adds that 70 new jobs for correctional officers jailers and 20 new jobs for detectives should become available. The number of emergency management specialists employed in the state is expected to increase by 19% in less than a decade.

To pursue any of these careers that show a positive employment outlook, check the list of online and campus criminal justice schools in Hawaii for law enforcement, corrections, criminal justice, emergency management or other related degree programs.

Top Criminal Justice Employers & Agencies

One of Hawaii’s largest employers is the National Guard, according to Career One Stop. Over 5,000 reservists are members of Hawaii’s National Guard. If you decide to enlist, you can attend university or college at the same time as Guard service is only part time. In fact the National Guard offers several tuition assistance programs to lessen the stress associated with financial burden. Perhaps you want to take a criminal justice degree in Hawaii related to national security to coincide with your National Guard training or perhaps you’d prefer a slightly different civilian career. Consult the list of online or campus criminal justice schools in Hawaii for information on degrees from homeland security to law enforcement and every area in between.

Hawaii Criminal Justice & Legal Job Outlook & Hawaii Criminal Justice Salary

Career	Employment Growth through 2018	Current Average Salary
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	3%	$49,000 – 54,000+
Correctional Officers and Jailers	8%	$44,000 – 50,000
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	11%	$77,000 – 84,000
First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	4%	$80,000 – 86,000
Security Guards	9%	$26,000 – 28,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	3%	$50,000 – 55,000+
Emergency Management Specialists	19%	$49,000 – 56,000
Forensic Science Technicians	13%	$52,000 – 54,000

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

Hawaii Crime Rate

Hawaii’s overall crime rate is 12% higher than the rest of the country, according to the National Institute of Corrections. However, it seems to be just its property crime rate that raises red flags: Hawaii’s property crime rate is 17% higher whereas its violent crime rate is 28% lower than the national average. In 2010, the FBI reported 3,314 cases of property crime per 100,000 people (which includes larceny, burglary and motor vehicle theft).

Hawaii's Correctional System Stats

Facility	Number of Facilities/Offices	Number of Inmates
Combined jail-prison system	7	5,912
Probation/Parole		21,300

Source: www.nicic.gov