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Program Details

The online Associate of Science in Criminal Justice program prepares students for careers in public service or the private sector, or it prepares them to transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor’s degree.  The curriculum offers a broad academic background in criminal justice while promoting academic excellence, diversity, professionalism, ethical behavior, and skill development.  Graduates will be able to:

• Develop effective and professional communication skills
• Articulate an awareness of issues of diversity
• Understand primary data sources and methods used in this field
• Use appropriate legal, sociological, and other sources in papers
• Demonstrate an understanding of criminal behavior in society