Learn how the criminal justice and corrections systems operate 鈥 and prepare for a career that allows you to support the agencies, systems and procedures involved in criminal justice. Our customizable Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice is transfer-friendly when you optimize your work experience, transfer credits and certifications.
Courses in this program are just 5 weeks long, so they won鈥檛 get in the way of your busy life. Plus, There鈥檚 no application fee, no SAT test requirements, and we鈥檒l even request your prior college transcripts for you.
Program Purpose Statement
The University鈥檚 Criminal Justice programs are educational degree programs. These programs do not prepare students to become certified peace officers. For those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement, corrections or as a peace officer with any particular local, state, federal, tribal or international agency, there are numerous additional qualifications (and often disqualifications), depending on the position. Before enrolling in a Criminal Justice program, potential students are highly encouraged to check with the relevant agency for a complete list of position requirements and disqualifications.
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Courses
Education should hold practical value. That鈥檚 why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.
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You鈥檒l need 60 credits to complete this associate in criminal justice.听Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University鈥檚 Prior Learning Assessment.
Your academic counselor will help you schedule your courses for an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice.
Learning shouldn鈥檛 take years to put into practice. That鈥檚 why we鈥檙e empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We鈥檝e worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree programs.
Tuition
Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.
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Earn your degree without starting from scratch. Have previous relevant work and life experience evaluated for potential credit. If you have military or law enforcement training, such as听Peace Officer Standards and Training听听(POST),听Basic Corrections Academy听听training or听Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy听听training, you can apply to have that experience evaluated for up to 30 credits.
Because we believe everyone deserves an affordable education, we work hard to help our students achieve one. Here鈥檚 a few ways you can save time, save money and avoid starting from scratch.听
Your prior eligible college credits can lower your cost and help you graduate sooner. As a transfer-friendly university, we accept eligible credits from 5,000+ accredited institutions.听
Are you employed? Check to see if your employer has an alliance agreement with us for education benefits. This can help you save money while gaining skills that could apply to your job.听听
We look at all your relevant experience, from parenting to past jobs, to help you get the college credits you deserve. For every 3 credits earned, shave 5 weeks off your degree.
Are you a 爱污传媒 alum? If so, you鈥檙e eligible for special tuition rates and can save up to $2,880 on a bachelor鈥檚 degree. You can also save with an alumni scholarship.听
If you鈥檙e an active-duty service member in the U.S. Armed Forces or an eligible spouse or dependent, you may be eligible for a lower, military tuition rate and can save on tuition.听听
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Chat with an experienced advisor who can guide you through tuition, financial aid, scholarships, transfer credits and more.
Budget & borrow
Paying for school can be intimidating, but we鈥檙e here to help you make sense of it. Our finance advisors can walk you through your options like federal financial aid and savings opportunities to minimize your debt. Plus, we can help you figure out your financial plan.
Careers & Outcomes
Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
An听AACJS can prepare you to be a:
Top skills learned in this program:
Enforcement
Sociology
Communication
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When you earn your online associate in criminal justice, you鈥檒l be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You鈥檒l learn how to:
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According to the听, job growth for correctional officers and bailiffs is projected to听decline听between听2023 and 2033.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2023-2033 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS鈥 projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to 爱污传媒 students or graduates.
Admissions
Starting your degree is a big decision 鈥 and we want you to feel great about it. That鈥檚 why we remove obstacles from your application.
How to enroll at 爱污传媒
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You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)
Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.
You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1]听Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
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Student Experience
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.听
Many course assignments will require you to use a computer to complete and submit your assignment.听
Faculty Spotlight
Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of听28+ years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.
Accreditation
Since 1978, 爱污传媒 has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), . Learn more about the value of 爱污传媒 accreditation and how it benefits our students.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.