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A degree in Criminal Justice can lead to employment or serve as a foundation for further studies.

Are you motivated to serve your community? Do you have a strong sense of justice? Are you curious about what goes on behind the scenes in law enforcement, the courts, and corrections facilities?

Earn your online Criminal Justice Degree from Minnesota State College Southeast to discover careers in the criminal justice field. With our criminal justice programs, you'll learn the skills to serve your community in law enforcement, the courts, security, and correction facilities.

Choose the degree option from Minnesota State College Southeast's criminal justice program that best fits your schedule and criminal justice career goals. Learn about criminal justice entry level job opportunities today when you apply to our Winona and Red Wing online degree courses.

All of Minnesota State College Southeast's Criminal Justice Programs can be completed 100% online. Enroll now for criminal justice online classes to earn your criminal justice associate of applied science degree, criminal justice diploma, or certificate. Begin your journey to careers in local police departments, state and federal agencies, correctional treatments, game surveillance, and more.

 

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Criminal Justice AAS

The 60-credit, 2-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice is designed for students who are preparing for a career in criminal justice or planning to transfer onward to a 4-year degree. It includes more in-depth studies in topics such as computer crimes, evidence procedures, and criminal law.

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Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway

This 2-year degree is designed for students who are planning to continue to a 4-year degree at a Minnesota state university. You’ll transfer seamlessly with a flexible, affordable combination of criminal justice classes and the 40-credit Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) package.

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Criminal Justice Diploma

A unique characteristic of Southeast's Criminal Justice Program is that every member of the faculty has experience in the criminal justice profession, totaling over 150 years of experience.

The 32-credit Criminal Justice Diploma is a great way to start your career in the criminal justice system.

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Criminal Justice - Certificate

Through criminal justice, you will gain the knowledge to interact with the public in a comprehensive and meaningful way.

The 16-credit Criminal Justice Certificate is your start into the world of public justice community interaction.

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Corrections Officers

Probation Officers

Local Police Departments

State and Federal Agencies

Correctional Treatment Specialist

Security Officers

Gaming Surveillance Officers

Minnesota State College Southeast placement rate: 66.7%

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At Minnesota State College Southeast, you can choose your own path, whether it's hands-on training for a new career or taking transfer-level classes to begin a bachelor’s degree. Apply now so you will be ready to build the future you've always wanted!