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Criminal Justice Schools in Oklahoma | OK

April 19, 1985, Oklahoma City – A bomb exploded outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building taking 168 lives and damaging over 300 buildings. Local FBI agents and law enforcement immediately were on the scene to rescue and investigate. The next day, the FBI found evidence leading to the bomber’s identity – Timothy McVeigh.

The FBI office in Oklahoma City states, “We are looking for a range of bright, talented Americans to fill both special agent and non-agent positions—from intelligence analysts to cyber experts, from scientists to accountants, from translators to engineers”. Criminal justice schools in Oklahoma offer educational programs that can prepare you for a career with the FBI. Depending on which specialty you desire, you might consider a homeland security, counterterrorism, forensic psychology, information security, computer forensics, criminal justice, law enforcement, translation/interpretation or another related degree. Notice how for some programs you have the choice between an online or campus program.

Numerous criminal justice careers, from forensic science technicians and emergency management specialists to police officers and probation specialists, show a positive outlook through to 2018. You can complete a criminal justice degree in Oklahoma majoring in forensic sciences, emergency management, law enforcement, corrections, probations or another relevant discipline to start one of these thriving professions.

Campus Criminal Justice Schools in Oklahoma

Online Criminal Justice Schools in Oklahoma

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 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Oklahoma Criminal Justice Career Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Oklahoma is one of five states with the highest concentration of gaming surveillance officers/gaming investigators and court reporters. If you would like to provide safety and security in a casino environment, check out the criminal justice schools in Oklahoma for information on casino surveillance or security management certificate/degree programs. To become an essential legal transcriber at judicial proceedings, complete a criminal justice degree in Oklahoma with a specialization in court reporting. You have the choice between online and campus programs to select an educational path that fits your lifestyle.

As follows are some of the criminal justice careers in Oklahoma that show a positive outlook for demand and growth. (The average number of job openings per year is provided by Projections Central):

• Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers ~ 350 openings/year
• Correctional Officers and Jailers ~ 250 openings/year
• Lawyers ~ 210 openings/year
• First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ~ 80 openings/year
• Paralegals and Legal Assistants ~ 80 openings/year
• Detectives and Criminal Investigators ~ 40 openings/year
• Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists ~ 40 openings/year

Criminal justice schools in Oklahoma offer campus and online programs to prepare you for these booming careers. Whether you wish to take a law enforcement, paralegal or law degree, colleges and universities offer something for every future professional.

Top Criminal Justice Employers & Agencies

The Oklahoma City Police Department currently employs over 1,000 sworn officers and more than 200 civilian personnel. As an Oklahoma City police officer, to rise up the ranks to Lieutenant, you require a minimum of 60 college credit hours; to become Captain you require a minimum of a Bachelors degree. Check out the list of criminal justice schools in Oklahoma for information on law enforcement, criminology and other related degrees to explore your career growth options.

Some of the civilian positions at the Oklahoma City Police Department include logistical support and administration, research, forensic services and fingerprint identification. If any of these positions interest you, complete a criminal justice degree in Oklahoma with a specialization in administration, criminology, forensic science, criminalistics or another relevant discipline.

Additionally, Oklahoma has two U.S. Secret Services field offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. To become agent for this federal agency, it is a good idea to complete a cyber security, counterterrorism, law enforcement or criminal justice degree.

Oklahoma Criminal Justice & Legal Job Outlook & Oklahoma Criminal Justice Salary

Career	Employment Growth through 2018	Current Average Salary
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	16%	$35,000 – 40,000
Correctional Officers and Jailers	15%	$28,000 – 31,000
Court Reporters	11%	$43,000 – 47,000
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	13%	$54,000 – 58,000
Private Detectives and Investigators	22%	$42,000 – 48,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	17%	$40,000 – 43,000
Emergency Management Specialists	26%	$35,000 – 42,000
First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	17%	$57,000 – 60,000
Fish and Game Wardens	9%	$38,000 – 43,000
Forensic Science Technicians	20%	$52,000 – 58,000
Gaming Surveillance and Gaming Investigators	18%	$25,000 – 29,000
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	20%	$34,000 – 38,000

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

Oklahoma Crime Rate

In 2010, CQ Press’ State Crime Rankings accounted that Oklahoma ranked 13th place for crime (9th place for assault and 10th place for both burglary and rape). The National Institute of Corrections added that Oklahoma’s crime rate was 21% higher than the rest of the country: its property crime rate was 20% higher and its violent crime rate was 32% higher than the national average.

Also in 2010, the FBI reported 479 violent crimes per 100,000 people and 3,415 property crimes per 100,000 people. For that same year, a total of 13,000 assaults and 37,500 burglaries were reported

Oklahoma's Correctional System Stats

Facility	Number of Facilities/Offices	Number of Inmates
Jails	93	9,803
Prisons	26	18,027
Probation/Parole	66	30,037

Source: www.nicic.gov