Criminal Justice Degree Online

As professional standards in criminal justice continue to rise, administrators are finding that they need not only professional skills but also advanced proficiency in such areas as analysis, communication, and management. The M.C.J.A. program helps criminal justice professionals develop those skills across a broad array of settings and contexts. Students can select from prescribed concentrations or design their own emphasis in such specialized areas as security, prevention, education, and training.
The program’s flexible approach makes it ideal for those who wish to pursue their degree part time or at a distance. It also allows students who are working in professional settings to tailor their graduate study to specific workplace challenges and goals, and to use the working environment as a setting for action research.
A graduate certificate in criminal justice education, focusing on theory and research, is also available for those who wish to prepare for teaching or for advanced graduate study.
APPLICATION AND ADMISSION
Admission to the graduate program in criminal justice administration, including both the M.C.J.A. program and the graduate certificate in criminal justice education, is open to those with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field (with a comparable course distribution) from a regionally accredited college or university. There are no standardized test requirements, although upon admission a writing sample may be required for advising and assessment purposes.
To apply, submit a graduate application and arrange for transcripts of all your undergraduate studies, as well as any graduate work you have completed elsewhere, to be sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies. You can apply, enroll, and begin your studies at any time during the academic year.Because of the individualized nature of the program, it is recommended that you discuss your educational goals with the program staff either before you apply or as soon as possible after you are accepted.
THE GRADUATE EXPERIENCE
Your graduate experience can be of immense value to you in the future, not only because it advances specific career or educational goals, but also because it cultivates habits of mind and discipline that will be important throughout your life. It fosters independent critical thinking; the ability to plan and perform; and skills in communication, research, and presentation.

Thank you for your interest in the Master of Arts Program in the Department of Sociology at Western Kentucky University.

We are very happy that you have taken the time to visit our website. We hope that you will find the information here useful and informative.

Our graduate program offers a small and personalized learning environment that will provide you with the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors who will take an active interest in your educational goals and research.

Prospective students may use the links above to learn more about the application process, to read an overview of our graduate program, to learn about the curriculum, and to view a listing of our faculty and their areas of concentration. You may also find the link entitled “Application Process” helpful as it provides an overview of the application process for Graduate Programs in Sociology, not specifically our MA Program.

If you wish to apply to our graduate program, you may download and submit the Graduate School Application (Form A), or you may apply on-line through the Office of Graduate Studies website.

Current students in our MA program may also find the information on this site useful. We have posted all of the forms and paperwork that you are required to submit as you progress toward your graduation date, and we have posted a “roadmap” to graduation, which will (hopefully) help you in completing all of the requirements for our department and the Office of Graduate Studies.

Of course, if you have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me using any of the methods listed above.

Once again, thank you for your interest in our graduate program. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Jerry Daday

Assistant Professor and Graduate Advisor

Department of Sociology, Western Kentucky Universit

Financial Aid is available to help fund your education!

Don’t let finances get in the way of achieving your dreams. Tyler Junior College offers an affordable, high quality education to any student. Each year Tyler Junior College awards approximately $24 million in financial aid grants, loans, scholarships, waivers, exemptions and work study to assist students in covering the cost of their education.

The Financial Aid Office is committed to serving students by helping all students obtain the financial assistance they need to achieve their educational goals. To do this we offer a wide variety of financial aid programs.

Tyler Junior College offers the following financial aid programs:
Federal Pell Grant
Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)
Federal Student Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Leveraging Educational Assistance Program (LEAP; formerly SSIG)
TEXAS Grant
TEXAS Grant II
Subsidized Stafford Loan
Parent Plus Loan
Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
Federal College Workstudy
Texas College Workstudy

Applying for financial aid at Tyler Junior College begins with filling out the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA). This application, along with additional documentation, helps determine your eligibility for any of the programs listed above.

TJC’s lost cost of tution and fees will help your financial aid dollar go further.

Towson University is pleased to offer you information about financial assistance. Our office is located in the Enrollment Services Building, Room 339. Our regular office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can reach us by telephone at 410-704-4236 or 1-888-4TOWSON, or send us an e-mail at finaid@towson.edu.

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The process of applying for aid can seem complicated and time consuming, and we want to make it go as smoothly as possible for you. When you call us, our information specialists will answer your questions. If you need more information, they will forward your call to the processor who oversees your application. The same processor will always work with your application.

Our site includes an overview of the aid programs offered at the university and how to apply. Financial aid policies may change because of federal regulation or university decision; therefore, some information at this site may change.

We look forward to helping you meet your educational goals and wish you success.

Financial Aid Office
Enrollment Services, Room 339
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Reception Desk)
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Financial Aid Call Center)

1-888-4TOWSON (toll free)
Phone: 410-704-4236
Fax: 410-704-2584
E-mail: finaid@towson.edu
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Northwestern Michigan College is an “open door” comprehensive community college, which means we admit most students who have graduated from high school, completed a competency exam, or have the potential to succeed in higher education.

If you have below a 2.0 average on your high school transcript, you may be admitted to NMC on a provisional basis. To help you meet your educational goals, you will be encouraged to seek academic counseling and enroll in a reduced class load.
Current and Former Students
NMC Main Campus
Great Lakes Campus
Aero Park Campus
University Center Campus

You do not need to go through the Admissions Office unless it has been six years or more since your last date of attendance at NMC. If it has been six years or more since you attended, please print the Application for Admission, fill it out and send it to the Admissions Office. You do not need to pay the $20.00 application fee again

On behalf of the staff, faculty and administration, we want to welcome you to Glendale Community College. You have chosen to attend a California community college that is known for academic excellence and educational opportunities.

Our focus is on you, the student, and we are committed to helping you achieve your educational goals. To that end we continually examine what we do and how we do it to make our programs and services better for you. The many services we have available provide the opportunity for you to assess your strengths and identify areas in need of improvement. This is a unique opportunity for you.
At Glendale Community College, you will find the paths to success are many and varied. We have something for everybody! You can earn an associate degree or complete the transfer requirements to a four-year school or complete a career program. There is a variety of clubs, cultural organizations, student government, intercollegiate athletics, Scholars Program, Honor Society, Service Learning Program and community service opportunities. Our resources and programs are for your use to fulfill your personal, educational and career plans. We want your Glendale Community College experience to be challenging, rewarding and supportive.

Tuition may vary by academic term and location. To find the tuition information that you need, go to a term below and follow the link for your home county:
Tuition - Spring 2009

Abbeville, Edgefield & Laurens Counties

Greenwood, McCormick, Newberry, & Saluda Counties

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General Payment Information
Where to Go

Tuition and fees can be paid at the Business Office located in Room 150A on the Greenwood Campus or at any of the six County Centers. You can also pay online using the online payment form.
Payment Methods

Cash, check, VISA, MASTERCARD and DISCOVER are accepted. Checks should be made payable to Piedmont Technical College. Please include the student’s Social Security Number on all checks.
Payment Deadlines & Late Fees

Full payment of fees is expected before the term begins. A $50 late fee will be charged to those students who pay once the term begins. With the additional late fee, students have through the add/drop period to pay. After the add/drop period, registration on accounts not paid in full will be canceled due to non-payment.
Returned Checks

There will be a $30 service charge on all returned checks. Registration will be canceled for any returned checks. PTC allows no more than two returned checks per student. After two returned checks, the college will accept only cash or VISA, MASTERCARD or DISCOVER.
Payment Plan

Piedmont Technical College wants to make college as affordable as possible for you. To assist you in achieving your educational goals, a deferred payment plan administered by Nelnet is available.

This is a payment plan and not a loan – interest charges, finance charges and credit checks do not apply. View more information on the Payment Plan.
Payment Using Financial Assistance
If you receive a grant, loan or scholarship, your award will be posted directly into your student account to offset tuition and fees. If the aid posted is not enough to cover tuition and fees, it is your responsibility to pay the remaining balance before the terms begins to avoid being charged a late fee.
If you are a late financial aid applicant, you will need to make arrangements for payment before classes begin. Contact the Business Office.
After tuition and fees are applied against the financial award, any credit balance remaining will be available in the Campus Shop to be used for purchases. Check the student calendar for dates. The deadline for all registration adjustments and Campus Shop purchases is through the first week of the term.
Any credit balances on student accounts will be disbursed to the student within 14 days from the start of the term. All checks are mailed to the permanent address. There are no early releases.
Late financial aid applicants will have to contact the Office of Student Financial Aid to determine when their funds will be available.

Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts degree with specializations in business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human services management, communication, psychology, and paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.

The Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice specialization focuses on policing practices, corrections, the criminal court system, and juvenile justice. Students take a comprehensive look at these topics through interactive assignments that not only develop their critical thinking skills, but also enable them to recognize the functions of the criminal justice professions within their community. Students are required to formulate conclusions, evaluate decisions, and develop opinions based on learned topics. Students analyze relationships between the citizens, the police, and the court systems.