Advance in Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Programs built for members already in law enforcement, corrections, fire & emergency services, and public safety leadership - plus family members entering the field.
Union members often complete a bachelor's in criminal justice for under $15,000 total.
10 accredited programs from partner colleges match this career area.
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Criminal Justice & Public Safety programs
All programs are 100% online and offered by regionally accredited partner colleges.
Lynn University
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Claremont Lincoln University
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership - Integrated Policing Studies Concentration
Oral Roberts University
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Albright College
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management
Albright College
Certificate in Criminal Law
Claremont Lincoln University
Innovations and Trends in Public Administration Graduate Certificate
Claremont Lincoln University
Innovations and Trends in Public Administration Graduate Certificate - Lincoln Vibrant Communities
Claremont Lincoln University
Master of Legal Studies - Planning, Land Use, and Development
Claremont Lincoln University
Master of Public Administration
Claremont Lincoln University
Master of Public Administration - Advanced Management and Leadership in Complex Systems Concentration
Career outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Role
Police & detectives
Median pay
$74,910 median annual wage
Projected growth
4% projected growth 2023-2033
Earnings depend on employer, location, experience, and specialty. EDUTrust makes no earnings guarantees.
Your family qualifies too
FOP members frequently enroll a spouse or adult child. The same member rate applies to immediate family across every partner school.
Spouses, kids, grandkids, parents, and siblings all use the same benefit at the same member rate.
Common questions
Does prior POST or academy training transfer?
Often yes. Partner schools like Purdue Global and Albright evaluate academy training and prior law-enforcement coursework for credit on the first advising call.
Are these programs recognized for promotion?
Partner CJ programs are regionally accredited and commonly used by members pursuing sergeant, lieutenant, and command-level promotions.
Can I finish while working shifts?
Yes. Every partner CJ program is 100% online and asynchronous - coursework fits around rotating shifts and overtime.
Ready to see what criminal justice programs your benefit covers?
Takes under 60 seconds. An advisor calls within one business day to confirm your union rate and eligibility.