Associate of Science in Criminal Justice (ASCJ)
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
Online Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice
(ASCJ)
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.
The fast-paced expansion of all areas of the criminal justice system is creating
a demand for skilled workers as never before in local, state and federal systems.
Educated and skilled individuals are needed, from the traditional roles of law enforcement,
security and corrections, to work with victim advocacy, juveniles, and social services.
Earning an online Associate’s 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.
This industry-current, career-focused
online Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice
program gives you enough time to pace yourself while deciding whether to:
- Pursue Career Opportunities.
The demand for criminal justice professionals with
industry-current education and skills is on the rise. Successful completion of the
online Associate’s 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.
- Continue Your Education.
Students who earn an online Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice through Stonecliffe
College Online, an academic division of Colorado Technical Univeristy, may decide
to take their education beyond the Associate's degree level. The ASCJ degree program
satisfies the requirements for the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in
Criminal Justice degree completion program, available through Colorado Technical
University. You may choose one of the numerous traditional campus
locations of this institution of higher learning or elect to continue your studies
completely online through Colorado Tech Online.
Students who successfully complete the
online Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice
program should be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for entry-level
positions in the profession.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of criminal investigation and law enforcement.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of criminal law and the legal process.
- Demonstrate knowledge of corrections, its alternatives and parole.
Best of all, you'll learn from industry-experienced instructors who can offer real-world
insights and applicable knowledge to consider as you pursue your interests and opportunities
in the field of Criminal Justice.
Below are the courses you will be taking for the
online Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice
program:Core Requirement Courses
General education courses for this degree program
CTU Academic Certificates Included in the online Associate of Science in Criminal Justice degree program:
You can earn a CTU Academic Certificate as
you work toward the completion of the online Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice
program. Attaining this résumé-building certificate can help you advance in your
career even before you graduate. This online Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice
includes the following certificate: Domestic Violence.
Learn more about the CTU Academic Certificates earned while obtaining an
online Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice.
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