Criminal Justice A.S.
Program Description
The associate degree in criminal justice will provide a broad overview of the
criminal justice system. The degree requires 60 credits including a core of 24
credits in criminal justice. The core courses examine the criminal justice
system as a whole, and then take a closer look at various components of the
system, such as the police, the courts, and the corrections system.
Career Opportunities
A growing number of law enforcement agencies require some college education for
new officers, and the associate degree will fulfill that entry-level education.
Graduates will have a general understanding of the criminal justice system that
will enable them to function well in a variety of agencies such as police
forces at the local and state level.
Program Curriculum