Associate of Criminal Justice
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Program Details
The online Associate of Criminal Justice, offered by NMSU-Dona Ana, or Dona Ana Community College, is intended to introduce students to the criminal justice system. As an interdisciplinary 2-year degree, learning centers around humanities, law, natural and behavioral sciences. The social sciences and the three branches of the criminal justice system are studied: police, courts and corrections. There are two concentrations, depending upon your professional goals: Corrections or Law Enforcement. Classwork at DACC online usually includes:
- Criminal law
- Courts and the criminal justice system
- Introduction to corrections
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Official high school transcripts/GED scores
- Official college transcripts, if applicable
- COMPASS placement test
School Accreditation Statement
Higher Learning Commission