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Criminal Justice Schools in Idaho | ID

In Idaho, it is supposedly illegal to give a romantic interest a box of candy that weighs less than 50 lbs! Whether this is true or urban legend can be discerned by visiting the Idaho State Law Library in Boise. The research library is open to judicial authorities, law students, attorneys and anyone from the public to scour through microfiches, volumes and online legal documents. Would this be a place you would visit due to your passions and interests? You might consider attending one of the criminal justice schools in Idaho and completing legal studies, paralegal, court reporting or another related degree or course. As you can see in the list below, you often have the choice between online or on campus programs so that you select a course of study convenient for your lifestyle.

Another criminal justice degree in Idaho that may interest you is a specialization in probations or corrections. According to the National Institute of Corrections, the number of individuals serving probation is approximately 285% higher in Idaho compared to the rest of the country. The Bureau of Labor Statistics adds that Idaho is one of five states with the highest concentration of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists. To work in probations, you usually require a criminal justice degree with a specialization in community corrections (or a related degree in law enforcement, human services or social work) which you can complete at one of the criminal justice schools in Idaho.

Campus Criminal Justice Schools in Idaho

Online Criminal Justice Schools in Idaho

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 Public Policy and Administration Course-based Public Poli, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Public Safe, Bachelor of Science BS in Political Science & Public Administrat, Bachelor of Science BS in Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Mana, Bachelor of Science BS in Criminal Justice Homeland Security, Bachelor of Science BS in Criminal Justice Human Services for Cr, Master of Public Administration Homeland Security Policy and Coo, Master of Public Administration Law and Public Policy, PhD in Human Services Course-based Clinical Social Work, PhD in Human Services Course-based Criminal Justice, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model Law and Publ, Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology Forensic Psychology , Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology Program Planning & E, Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology Psychology & Legal S

Idaho Criminal Justice Career Outlook

Idaho is one of five states with the highest concentration of fish and game wardens as well as probation officers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With seven national parks and 30 state parks, it is no surprise that Idaho has a high demand for law enforcement officers in the natural world. If this your future calling, look for information on law enforcement, wildlife, environmental sciences or criminal justice degrees with a conservation focus among the criminal justice schools in Idaho.

Criminal justice careers in Idaho that show a positive employment outlook, according to Projections Central, include:

• Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers – 110 new job openings per year
• Paralegals – 30 openings
• Lawyers – 90 openings Security Guards – 100 openings
• Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists – 30 openings

You can take a criminal justice degree in Idaho for each of these professions. The list of online and campus schools have information on law enforcement, paralegal, legal studies, corrections and other related degrees or courses.

Top Criminal Justice Employers & Agencies

According to the UAA Justice Center, there are approximately 117 local and state law enforcement agencies in Idaho. The principle agency is the Idaho State Police Department which in 2008 had approximately 264 personnel. New employees at the state police department in Idaho normally start as state troopers. With experience and further education, troopers can be promoted to positions like detective or training specialist. Although the number of personnel working at the Idaho State Police Department may seem relatively small, remember that the employment outlook for police and sheriff’s patrol officers is projected to increase by approximately 110 new openings per year. (This projection includes all law enforcement agencies). As an applicant, you will stand out from the pack of other candidates if you have an associate’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice plus related volunteer or work experience. Check out the list of criminal justice schools in Idaho to choose such a campus or online program that fits your schedule and needs.

The Idaho State Police Department also hires forensic science experts, IT experts, Records Specialists, Office Clerks, Communications Officers and other positions. If interested in this case, look for programs in Idaho such as forensic science, information security or computer forensics, office administration, criminal justice and other related degrees.

Idaho Criminal Justice & Legal Job Outlook & Idaho Criminal Justice Salary

Career	Employment Growth through 2018	Current Average Salary
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	15%	$43,000 – 48,000
Correctional Officers and Jailers	13%	$31,000 – 33,000
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	11%	$58,000-64,000
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	24%	$37,000 – 39,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	27%	$38,000 – 42,000
Emergency Management Specialists	17%	$49,000-56,000
Lawyers	13%	$92,000 – 100,000
Court Reporters	23%	$29,000 – 33,000

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

Idaho Crime Rate

According to the National Institute of Corrections, Idaho is among five states with the lowest crime rate compared to the rest of the country. Its property crime rate is 30% lower and its violent crime rate is 39% lower than the national average.

In 2010, the FBI reported approximately 1,995 cases of property crime per 100,000 people (larceny, motor vehicle theft and burglary) and around 221 cases of violent crime per 100,000 people (murder/manslaughter, aggravated assault, rape and robbery).

Idaho's Correctional System Stats

Facility	Number of Facilities/Offices	Number of Inmates
Jails	40	3,855
Prisons	14	7,431
Probation/Parole	20	60,422

Source: www.nicic.gov