This online Associate's degree in Criminal Justice program is designed to help prepare students to pursue career opportunities in the criminal justice field in a variety of first-tier positions.
Earning an online Associates degree in Criminal Justice can not only help you prepare for the pursuit of a broad range of career opportunities, it also offers a strong foundation for students with the long-range goal of applying to law school. Students will be exposed to the foundational areas of the discipline: investigation and law enforcement, law and courts, corrections and parole. The program also addresses juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system.
The demand for criminal justice professionals with industry-current education and skills is on the rise. Successful completion of the online Associates degree in Criminal Justice program can help qualify you to pursue such career opportunities as Campus Security Coordinator, Social and Human Services Assistant, Court Clerk, Deputy Clerk, County Clerk, Judicial Planner, Peace Officer Trainee, Loss Prevention Officer, or Loss Prevention Trainee.