Union Institute University Online Since 1969, Union Institute & University has been offering excellent degree opportunities and now offers online degrees in Masters of Arts and Criminal Justice, giving those who are seeking a degree in these areas that much easier, it fits to your schedule and you complete the courses at your own availability. Union Institute & University Online Criminal Justice Degree Completion Program (CJDCP) is designed to offer criminal justice professionals the opportunity to pursue their educational goals while continuing their work in the field. A direct response to the unique educational needs of law enforcement professionals; the program and several other Union Institute & University Online degree completion pathways can be completed entirely online. The prospective CJDCP learner at Union Institute & University will already have a criminal justice background. The learner may have taken some courses at the local community college level, may possess an associate’s degree, or have relevant professional experience in law enforcement, corrections, or the courts. Professionals enrolled in the program will have an opportunity to earn their bachelor's degree in 12 to 18 months. Union Institute & University’s online Master of Arts program is designed for working adults. Alumni have praised this program for its combination of academic rigor and flexible format that allows you to pursue graduate-level study with the support of highly qualified faculty, all through a virtual environment you can access from wherever you work or live. Your program of study here at Union Institute & University Online is individually tailored and structured around your intellectual curiosity, passions, and professional needs. Whether your focus is career advancement, personal growth, or building a foundation for doctoral studies, the Union Institute & University Online Master of Arts program will deliver. Pursue your studies with Union Institute & University online at your convenience, full-time or part-time, and finish in as little as 18 months. Fit your master’s work around job and family responsibilities and learn from anywhere in the world. The Union Institute & University Online Masters of Arts program pioneered the concept of individually mentored study that is rooted in the learner's own community. Learners here at Union Institute & University Online have come from all 50 states and Canada, as well as more than 20 countries. While the design of the Masters of Arts program allows you to live and study virtually anywhere, you are not isolated. The online residencies, seminars, and optional face-to-face residencies offer ongoing support through interaction with peers and faculty members, as well as workshops on the tools of graduate-level research and writing. Union Institute & University Gary Library provides additional support to our learners across the nation by obtaining and shipping books and photocopies of journal articles on request. The library also provides online access to extensive academic databases. The Masters of Arts program combines small cohorts of learners with one-to-one support, led by highly qualified faculty who work to ensure you meet your learning objectives. Our faculty are proven experts who will serve as the link to your chosen profession or discipline.