WOU: Extended Programs - Criminal Justice Online Degree Program

The WOU Criminal Justice program combines strong liberal arts curriculum with a rigorous set of core classes and specialized elective coursework in law enforcement, corrections and community crime prevention.

We offer five unique programs in Criminal Justice. Use the list of programs to the right to learn more about each of these exciting (and mostly online) programs.

Career Opportunities

There are numerous career opportunities in the field of criminal justice. Graduates of our programs may seek employment at the municipal, county, state or federal level in a variety of fields. Many graduates also go on to work for private agencies. Some of the more exciting career options in criminal justice include:

* Law Enforcement Officers * Investigators
* Special Agents * Adult or Juvenile Probation Officers
* Parole Officers * Correctional Officers
* Court Counselors * Court Administrators
* Community Service Coordinators * Group Life Coordinators
* Victim/Offender Mediators * Youth Program Cottage Managers
* Victim Advocates * Community Service Officers
* Loss Prevention Agents * Private Security Agents