Program Details
The online Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice is a two-year online program that prepares students for jobs in criminal justice and law enforcement. Students learn ethical behavior through criminal justice simulations, understand theories of what causes crime, and analyze interactions between law enforcement agencies and citizens. This online degree has options for transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree at Old Dominion University, Virginia Commonwealth University, or Virginia State University.
Courses include, but are not limited to:
- Police Response to Critical Incidence
- Principles of Criminal Investigation
- Ethics and the Criminal Justice Professional
Classes are taught by industry experts. There are many online resources that students can access for academic support. Graduates are ready to succeed as criminal justice professionals from the knowledge and skills gained through this online associate’s degree program.
Learning Pace
Institution-PacedLearning Schedule
Asynchronous% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Brightpoint Community College is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score