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Colleges Receive $10 Million Grant to Study Cyber Crime

The National Science Foundation recently announced that is will give a $10 million grant to the University of California San Diego, George Mason University and the International Computer Science Institute.

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Since 9/11, many students have earned degrees in homeland security.
Post 9/11, Homeland Security Degrees Maintain Popularity

Many students are striving to gain the skills they need to prevent another event like 9/11 from occurring in the future.

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This veteran was willing to overcome all obstacles to earn a college degree.
Veteran Overcomes Obstacles to Earn Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice

After a suffering traumatic head injury, Vince Acevedo was willing to do whatever it took to earn a college degree.

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Students will soon be able to earn a master
Louisiana School Launches Master's Degree Program in Homeland Security

This summer, students in Louisiana will have an opportunity to earn a master's degree in homeland security at Northwestern State University.

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Seeking a Criminal Justice Degree? Many Schools are Offering Flexible Online and Weekend Programs

Individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in criminal justice have multiple disciplines from which to choose.Read More

Friday, Jul 08 2011 01:45 PM

Homeland Security Professionals Can Benefit From Earning Online Bachelor’s Degrees

Professionals who are trained in homeland security are required in a variety of organizations, including the Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, state and local governments as well as private industry and nonprofits.Read More

Friday, Jun 03 2011 04:25 PM Earning a Master’s Degree Can Improve Criminal Justice Career Prospects

Earning a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Can Improve Your Career Prospects

Professionals who work in criminal justice fields, such as probation officers and correctional treatment specialists, may want to consider earning a master's degree. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a graduate credential is required for leadership positions in this industry.Read More

Tuesday, May 24 2011 04:14 PM

Conflict Studies Graduate Programs Offered for Arbitrators and Mediators

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, arbitrators, mediators and conciliators facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. These professionals resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of the parties involved.Read More

Tuesday, Apr 05 2011 02:20 PM

University Launches Two New Online Degrees in Information Systems and Criminal Justice

Information systems are becoming an integral part of many industries. Thus professionals who have training in this field may have excellent job opportunities.Read More

Monday, Apr 04 2011 06:52 AM

University Launches Online Criminal Justice Degree

The number of job opportunities for criminal justice professionals is expected to increase by at least 20% by 2018, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. As a result, many online universities are now offering specialized programs that are designed to help meet the demand for private detectives, investigators, probation officers and correctional treatment specialists.Read More

Wednesday, Mar 09 2011 07:03 PM

Colleges Collaborate to Offer Fishing and Wildlife Criminal Justice Program

When community colleges forge transfer agreements with larger universities, two-year degree students are able to apply their completed credits toward a bachelor's degree program. These initiatives are designed to benefit nontraditional students who wish to obtain a four-year degree, but are inhibited by the time or financial constraints. Upon transferring to the university, these learners typically complete coursework online.Read More

Monday, Feb 14 2011 05:51 PM