Associate of Arts Degree - Criminal Justice
Keiser University offers an accredited Associate of Arts degree with a major in Criminal Justice – online. If you are interested in a career in law enforcement, Homeland Security, forensic science or related fields that help your community and nation, this degree program provides instruction in current criminal justice issues such as law enforcement operations, the courts and correctional institutions. In addition to learning about theory and practice, students will gain exposure to the latest applied technology and interact with practitioners in criminal justice. This program will also prepare graduates for transfer to 4-year degree programs, the foundation to enter the field of criminal justice, and opportunities for advancement for those currently in the field. |
Program Outline
The program is a total of 60 semester hours in duration. The student must complete the following 24 credit hours of core courses and 36 credit hours of general education courses.
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Criminal Justice Major Core Courses (24 credit hours) |
| Criminology |
3 credit hours |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 credit hours |
| Introduction to Law Enforcement |
3 credit hours |
| Criminal Procedure |
3 credit hours |
| Community Policing |
3 credit hours |
| Criminal Law |
3 credit hours |
| Introduction to Corrections |
3 credit hours |
| Criminal Investigation |
3 credit hours |
