Program Overview
The online Associate of Science Criminal Justice is designed to help students to develop the skills, knowledge and abilities for an entry level position or to upgrade their present status in branches of law enforcement, federal, state, local, and private agencies. The AS is Criminal Justice degree will provide students with a competitive advantage for acceptance to further training provided by criminal justice agencies.
Completion of general education and specific courses in criminology, criminal procedure and criminal evidence, criminal investigations, juvenile justice, international criminology, police and police procedures, and the corrections process offers students the foundation to enter the criminal justice field or further their studies toward a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.
The AS Criminal Justice program courses are for enrollment twice a month.
Program Objectives
In addition to attainment of general education learning objectives, graduates from the Associate of Science Criminal Justice program will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts underlying the U.S. criminal justice system.
- Describe the roles and functions of the criminal-justice system and its subordinate agencies in a democratic society.
- Research current criminal justice topics and issues synthesize concepts and apply them to operational activities.
- Define the principles of good citizenship and apply these principles to the solution of current social problems.
- Apply moral, ethical, and legal codes of conduct to criminal justice practice.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the community-services functions of police agencies.
Delivery Method: Structured Independent Study
