Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Major: Criminal Justice
CIP Code: (27) 43.0104.00
SOC Code: 33-3011.00
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The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree is for students wanting to complete an associate degree and find employment after graduation, with no intention of transferring to a four-year university or college. The AAS is a multi-disciplinary degree program with courses in criminal law, investigation, corrections, terrorism, policing, and report writing; preparing students for entry level careers in the criminal justice field.
Embedded Certificates
Courses in the following certificates may be used to award this degree.
- Correctional Officer Technical Certificate
- Criminal Justice Technical Certificate
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge, and abilities to accomplish the following:
- Demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills necessary for an entry-level position in the criminal justice field.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the organizational structure, common legal terms, definitions, concepts, and roles of law enforcement, the courts, or corrections.
- Identify individual rights as they relate to law enforcement, the courts, or corrections.
- Critically analyze evidentiary and investigative procedures.
Graduation Requirement
- All students graduating with an A.A.S. degree in Criminal Justice are required to take the Criminal Justice Exit Exam.
