Online Associate Degree in Criminal Justice
If you are fresh out of high school and looking to continue your education, or
even if it has been awhile since you have graduated, a criminal justice associates
degree is a smart next step.
The associate degree in Criminal Justice is a program designed to prepare
students for
- career responsibilities
- continued study in Criminal Justice.
Online Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice
The Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice is offered for students
who are interested in law enforcement, police, security, corrections, juvenile
justice, and other related careers and who wish to obtain the Associate’s
degree to qualify for numerous career opportunities in criminal justice.
Law enforcement officers and other criminal justice practitioners may pursue
the two-year Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice while working full-time
in their respective agencies.
Course Description
The curriculum offers a balance of theory and application in the areas of:
- Criminology
- Criminal evidence
- Criminal procedure
- Introduction to corrections
- Policing
- Criminal justice report writing
- Constitutional law
- Principles of management
- Computer applications
The program includes a comprehensive study of the national criminal justice system,
correctional organizations, and law enforcement agencies. You will learn the nature
and extent of crime and delinquency, and the cause and explanation of criminal
behavior. Rules of evidence, basic investigative techniques and the philosophy
of criminal law are additional areas of study.
You will gain excellent communicative, critical-thinking, research, and organizational
skills in the specialized areas of this curriculum, providing you with the foundation
required, to build a successful career in this field.
Career Outlook
The Associate in Science Degree in Criminal Justice offers a broad overview
of the criminal justice system, providing graduates with entry-level career
opportunities in a broad array of criminal justice environments.
Some career opportunities include:
- Corrections officer
- Security officer
- Social worker
Online Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice
Course Description:
The Associate of Arts degree with a major in Criminal Justice provides instruction
in current criminal justice-related issues, topics and trends. Students in this
program will be given an inside view of the operations and processes of law
enforcement, the courts and correctional institutions. In addition to learning
about theory and practice, students will be exposed to the latest applied technology
within each component of the system. Also, students will have an opportunity
to speak and interact with current criminal justice practitioners. The program
of study will prepare graduates for entry-level employment positions in the
criminal justice field*, corrections and the courts, as well as provide an opportunity
for advancement for those already employed in the criminal justice field.
Career Outlook
Associate in Criminal Justice program graduate can successfully work in a variety
of settings:
- Criminal Justice (local, state or federal)
- Intelligence Agencies
- Juvenile Justice
- Homeland Security
- Corrections (local, state or federal; probation and parole)
- Forensic Science
- Courts (court services/administration)
- Private Investigations
For more information, choose the program you like from the right
hand side and request complementary information.
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