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Criminal Justice Schools in Kentucky | KY

You have probably heard the expression “That building is like Fort Knox!” meaning it is so well protected that it is impenetrable. Fort Knox is not some mythical location but a military base outside Louisville, Kentucky with over 40,000 employees, soldiers and family members and it continues to safeguard a vault of gold estimated to be worth $134 Billion (as of 2008, according to Brigham Young University).

Kentucky is home to a range of professionals that serve to protect the public and enforce the law. Criminal justice schools in Kentucky offer numerous degrees and courses so that you can become a police officer, court reporter, probation officer, a computer forensics expert or many jobs in between. If you are posted at one of Kentucky’s bases or are a veteran and wish to pursue post secondary education, numerous schools participate in the GI Bill/Yellow Ribbon Program. You also have the choice between taking a criminal justice degree in Kentucky on campus or online to fit your busy lifestyle, whether you are a stay-at-home mom, work full time or are in the military.

Check out the list of criminal justice schools in Kentucky for information on numerous degrees and courses in areas such as law enforcement, legal studies, corrections, homeland security, computer forensics and many other disciplines.

Campus Criminal Justice Schools in Kentucky

Online Criminal Justice Schools in Kentucky

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

Kentucky Criminal Justice Career Outlook

A range of criminal justice careers in Kentucky show a positive outlook for employment growth in the next 6 to 10 years. Here are some examples of occupations with their average number of new job openings per year provided by Projections Central:

• Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers – 250 openings/year
• Correctional Officers and Jailers – 200 openings/year
• Security Guards – 450 openings/year
• Paralegals – 100 openings/year
• First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives – 60 openings/year

Criminal justice schools in Kentucky offer degree programs and courses to prepare you to be worthy candidates for these positions. Completing an Associate’s degree in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice will help you garner employment with one of the local police departments or sheriff’s offices. After some time on the force, you can take additional courses and upgrade to a Bachelors or Masters degree and rise up the ranks to Supervisor or Detective. Completing a criminal justice degree in Kentucky with a specialization in corrections will help you secure work as a jailer or correctional officer. Check out the list of Kentucky’s colleges and universities to find an online or campus program that meets your schedule and career interests.

Top Criminal Justice Employers & Agencies

One of Kentucky’s top ten employers is its Department of Corrections, according to Career One Stop. Correctional officers, probation and parole officers, jail consultants, deputy wardens, records specialists, corrections recreation leaders, and probation and parole district supervisors are just some examples of careers with this state agency. Look for information among the criminal justice schools in Kentucky for related educational programs to get hired on with this thriving department. Some examples include law enforcement, corrections, psychology/human services, legal studies and recreation or occupational therapy degrees.

Kentucky also boasts two U.S. Secret Services field offices, one of the FBI’s Regional Computer Forensic Laboratories and the Small, Rural, Tribal and Border Regional Center (a branch of the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center). All of these major agencies (at least partially) focus on security in the digital world. If you are interested in a technological legal justice career, look into completing a criminal justice degree in Kentucky majoring in computer forensics, information security or cyber security.

Kentucky Criminal Justice & Legal Job Outlook & Kentucky Criminal Justice Salary

Career	Employment Growth through 2018	Current Average Salary
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	10%	$36,000 – 40,000+
Correctional Officers and Jailers	8%	$26,000 – 31,000
Court Reporters	26%	$45,000 – 50,000
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	16%	$60,000 – 65,000
First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	9%	$58,000 – 62,000+
Private Detectives and Investigators	18%	$36,000 – 42,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	18%	$39,000 – 43,000
Security Guards	12%	$22,000 – 26,000
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	13%	$35,000 – 40,000
Emergency Management Specialists	22%	$35,000 – 42,000

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

Kentucky Crime Rate

Kentucky’s crime rate is low compared to the rest of the country. According to the National Institute of Corrections, its property crime rate is 10% lower and its violent crime rate is 33% lower than the national average.

However, it should be noted that law enforcement officers have their hands full in at least one district of Louisville, Kentucky. In 2010, Dr. Andrew Schiller (NeighborhoodScout.com) determined that the E. Breckinridge St. area in Louisville was the 14th most dangerous neighborhood in all of the United States. Its violent crime rate was found to be 106 cases/1,000 people (or `10,600/100,000 people) meaning a person’s chance of falling victim to violence there was 1 in 9. This violent crime rate is quite different from the statewide statistic (242 cases/100,000 people) reported by the FBI in 2010.

Kentucky's Correctional System Stats

Facility	Number of Facilities/Offices	Number of Inmates
Jails	78	16,541
Prisons	14	13,006
Probation/Parole	13 judicial districts	66,742

Source: www.nicic.gov