Criminal Justice

Associate in Applied Science
Career Degree
Cost
$12,318*

Become a criminal justice professional

Cape or no cape, you’re a hero: pursuing a career poised to serve society and guard our integrity. Start on the road to your future with an Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice.

Your degree program uses an interactive lecture and discussion model. You do the day’s work before class and then interact with other students and the professor during class to ensure mastery of concepts. Become qualified for roles in the three areas of criminal justice:

  • law enforcement
  • courts
  • corrections

What can you do with an A.A.S. in Criminal Justice?

You can help make the world safer with an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Criminal Justice. This program grounds you in criminology, legal studies, corrections and policing, which opens various pathways to your pursuit of justice.

Start right away with your associate degree in roles such as:

  • police officer
  • deputy sheriff
  • correctional officer
  • loss-prevention supervisor
  • private security supervisor

With additional education, you can become a:

  • state's attorney
  • defense attorney
  • federal agent

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  • choose an academic program
  • enroll in first-semester classes
  • get access to helpful resources

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Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options and degree requirements, see the college catalog.

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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CLC 120 2
    ENG 121 English Composition I (opens in a new window) 3.00
    MTH 142 3
    PSY 121 3
    CRJ 121 Introduction to Criminal Justice (opens in a new window) 3.00
    • Course Code CLC 120
      Course Title
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ENG 121
      Course Title English Composition I (opens in a new window)
      Credits 3.00
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code MTH 142
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code PSY 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 121
      Course Title Introduction to Criminal Justice (opens in a new window)
      Credits 3.00
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose ENG 120 instead of ENG 121. Students also can choose a math elective higher than MTH 142.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CRJ 122 3
    CMM 121 3
    PSC 122 3
    CRJ 123 3
    CRJ 130 3
    • Course Code CRJ 122
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CMM 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code PSC 122
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 123
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 130
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose PSC 121 instead of PSC 122.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CRJ 213 3
    • Course Code CRJ 213
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose other criminal justice electives instead of CRJ 213.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CRJ 155 3
    SWK 121 3
    SOC 121 3
    CRJ 221 3
    CRJ 223 3
    • Course Code CRJ 155
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code SWK 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code SOC 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 221
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 223
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose other courses instead of CRJ 155. Students also can choose other criminal justice electives instead of SWK 121.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CRJ 124 3
    CRJ 219 3
    CRJ 222 3
    CRJ 229 3
    CRJ 270 3
    • Course Code CRJ 124
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 219
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 222
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 229
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 270
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose other criminal justice electives instead of CRJ 219.

Total Credit Hours

62

*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.




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