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At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business – Woodbury (GU/MSB), we prepare our students for a wide variety of careers in the criminal justice field. Our two-year criminal justice degree prepares students for positions as:
- Private detectives
- Prison guards
- Security guards
- Federal airport security screeners
- Assistant parole officers
- Law enforcement support staff
Criminal justice program of study developed and taught by experienced professionals
Our courses were developed in consultation with an advisory board made up of experienced professionals in the field. Our criminal justice instructors include a private security officer, a Hennepin County deputy sheriff, a Minnesota state trooper and a Ramsey County prosecutor. To learn more about our criminal justice associates degree program, call the Woodbury campus of GU/MSB at 651-730-5100 or send us an e-mail.
Theoretical and practical training for a career in criminal justice
Our programs help students develop an understanding of the social and political context of our criminal justice system. This gives our graduates the background they need for successful careers in security firms, the court system and corrections.
In addition, they learn practical problem solving skills using real-life situations. Our students are eligible for reduced rates for firearms training that prepares them to take the Minnesota Permit to Carry a Concealed Weapon test. They learn investigative procedures. They develop communication skills. This dual approach – theoretical and practical – gives our graduates the skill set desired by employers.
An investment that pays dividends
A criminal justice associates degree program can be completed in as little as 18 months if the student attends classes full time. Part-time study is an option for students whose schedules don’t permit full-time attendance. In addition, our criminal justice associate’s program is available through GU/MSB online, making it possible for students with busy lives and demanding jobs to finish the classes on their own schedules. Whether you take online, day or evening classes, you will find that a college degree in criminal justice opens doors.
You can jump start your studies
Many of our students bring prior work experience in the criminal justice system, military training or previous college classes to GU/MSB. We carefully evaluate requests for college credit for work experience, training or education.
If you think an associates degree in criminal justice might be the right fit for you, contact our Woodbury campus to talk with an admissions representative. We will answer your questions and walk you through the process. Call us at 651-730-5100 or send an e-mail to get started.
Globe University/ Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB) in Woodbury is one of 13 locations that are also part of the Globe Education Network. Other members include Utah Career College , Institute of Production and Recording (Edina, MN), Minnesota School of Cosmetology, and the Duluth Business University. Globe Education Network provides academic and operational support and manages shared resources that benefit students. Through approved consortium agreements, students are able to earn credit for coursework from member schools.