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Criminal Justice Schools in Michigan | MI

In CQ Press’ 2010 State Crime Rankings Report, Michigan and Alaska showed the biggest improvements in crime reduction. Michigan has also lowered its prison population and repeat offenders’ rates. From 2007-2011, its recidivism (criminal relapse) rate decreased by 33%, according to Michigan’s Department of Corrections. These positive outcomes can be at least partially attributed to the state’s law enforcement and parole professionals. If you would like to contribute to lowering crime or better preparing inmates as they re-enter the community, search the list of criminal justice schools in Michigan for information on law enforcement, corrections, probations, human services, sociology, criminology or other related degrees. Notice that the colleges and universities offer a choice between campus and online programs so that you can select a course of study that fits your current lifestyle.

There are also three U.S. Secret Service field offices located in Michigan (Detroit, Grand Rapids and Saginaw). To be eligible to work at one of these locations, you might consider taking a criminal justice degree in Michigan with a specialization in counterterrorism or cyber security.

Campus Criminal Justice Schools in Michigan

Online Criminal Justice Schools in Michigan

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

Michigan Criminal Justice Career Outlook

The following criminal justice careers in Michigan are just some of those that show a positive employment outlook. (The average number of new job openings per year is provided by Projections Central):

• Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers – 540 openings/year
• Detectives and Criminal Investigators – 60 openings/year
• First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives – 140 openings/year
• Lawyers – 470 openings/year
• Paralegals – 130 openings/year
• Forensic Science Technicians - 20 openings/year
• Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists – 80 openings/year

If you would like to start one of these growing careers, check out the list of online and campus criminal justice schools in Michigan for information on law enforcement, corrections, law, paralegal, forensic science, probations or other relevant degrees.

Top Criminal Justice Employers & Agencies

In addition to having three U.S. Secret Service field offices, Michigan boasts one of Homeland Security’s Special-Agent-in-Charge field offices in Detroit. To be a successful candidate applying to one of these top federal agencies, consider completing a criminal justice degree in Michigan with a specialty in counterterrorism, cyber security or homeland security.

Furthermore, divisions of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are located in Detroit. To become a DEA Agent or an ATF Agent, you can complete a degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, homeland security or criminology at one of the criminal justice schools in Michigan.

Finally, according to the U.S. Bureau of Justice, the Detroit Police Department is the tenth largest in the country. In 2007, it employed over 3,400 personnel, including just over 3,000 sworn officers. A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in law enforcement, plus relevant experience, will help you stand out from the rest of the pack applying to the Detroit PD or other law enforcement agencies in Michigan.

Michigan Criminal Justice & Legal Job Outlook & Michigan Criminal Justice Salary

Career	Employment Growth through 2018	Current Average Salary
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	4%	$49,000-54,000
Court Reporters	6%	$42,000-49,000
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	9%	$76,000-81,000
First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	3%	$70,000-74,000
Private Detectives and Investigators	13%	$45,000-49,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	14%	$48,000-51,000
Emergency Management Specialists	16%	$56,000-61,000
Forensic Science Technicians	25%	$60,000-66,000
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators	15%	$31,000-35,000
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	10%	$51,000-58,000

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

Michigan Crime Rate

Although Michigan’s amount of crime has reduced, its violent crime rate is still 34% higher than the national average, according to the National Institute of Corrections. Overall, its crime rate (including both property and violent crimes) is 10% lower compared to the rest of the country.

In 2010, the FBI reported the following statistics for Michigan’s violent crime rate:

• Overall Violent Crime: 490 cases/100,000 people
• Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter: 5.7 cases/100,000 people
• Forcible Rape: 47.3 cases/100,000 people
• Aggravated Assault: 321 cases/100,000 people

Michigan's Correctional System Stats

Facility	Number of Facilities/Offices	Number of Inmates
Jails	93	18,164
Prisons	34	44,000
Probation/Parole	200+	175,131

Source: www.nicic.gov