Program Details
The online Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice program is designed for students who want careers as local, state, or federal law enforcement or correctional officers; commercial and industrial security officers; and private or government investigators. The curriculum develops the knowledge and skills needed to meet these career goals, including teaching students about ethical behavior, the components of the criminal justice system, the purpose of the juvenile justice system and alternatives to it, theories for causation of crime, and interactive approaches of law enforcement agencies and the citizens served. Courses include:
- Survey of Criminal Justice
- Ethics and the Criminal Justice Professional
- Police Response to Critical Incidents
- Criminal Law, Evidence, and Procedures
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