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Criminal Justice and Legal
If you want to pursue a career in criminal justice, take the first steps with one of Penn Foster's online criminal justice and legal training programs. These affordable programs are all offered online and can be taken at your own pace. From accredited degree programs to career diplomas and certificates, you can find the criminal justice or legal program that is right for you.
Popular Criminal Justice and Legal Programs
All Criminal Justice and Legal Programs
7 Programs
Criminal Justice
Associate Degree
4 months per semester
As low as $75/mo
Criminal Justice
Bachelor's Degree
2 months per semester
As low as $75/mo
Legal Secretary
Career Diploma
5 months
As low as $59/mo
LexisNexis® Legal Research
Certificate
4 months
Total cost $419
Paralegal
Career Diploma
4 months
As low as $59/mo
Paralegal Studies
Associate Degree
4 months per semester
As low as $69/mo
Private Investigator
Career Diploma
3 months
As low as $69/mo
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Student Success Stories
Penn Foster’s criminal justice and legal training programs help students prepare for the next step in their career path. These programs have helped recent graduates learn at their own pace, find new jobs, and qualify for promotions. Learn more about their experiences and how Penn Foster worked for them.
Joan B.
2024 Penn Foster Graduate
“College degree at a price that I could afford. At times, I wanted to give up, but you encouraged me and now I am very pleased that I succeeded.”