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A.S. Criminal Justice

The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice degree is designed to prepare you for the constantly evolving world of criminal justice careers. You’ll dive into the ins and outs of justice and public safety practices, exploring the complex relationships between crime, criminal behavior, and society. Plus, you’ll develop the managerial and administrative skills needed for leadership roles in the field, helping you make a real impact in preventing and reducing crime. Whether you’re aiming for a career in law enforcement, legal systems, corrections, or social services, this degree opens the door to a variety of rewarding opportunities at the local and state levels.

Locations: Louisville campus, Lexington location, Louisa Learning Center, Online learning
Format: On campus or online

Est. time to completion:

18–24 months*

Credit hours:

92

Cost per credit hour:

$430

Experienced faculty

Learn from industry experts who have years of experience in the field.

Personalized attention

Small classes mean more focused learning.

Flexible courses

Classes available in online and on-campus formats.

A.S. Criminal Justice

Curriculum

Overview

The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice degree trains future professionals with courses on the criminal justice system, law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, emergency management, and crime prevention. Students interested in pursuing criminal justice careers should be committed to helping others, have strong communication skills, be adept at managing conflicts, uphold high moral standards, and be able to think critically.

Courses

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CRJ 154
Theory of Crime Causation
4 credits
CRJ 164
Corrections, Probation and Parole
4 credits
CRJ 255
Criminal Justice Ethics
4 credits
CRJ 101
Crime in the United States
4 credits
CRJ 160
Introduction to Law Enforcement
4 credits
CRJ 165
Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice
4 credits
CRJ 210
Criminal Courts and Procedures
4 credits
CRJ 248
Crime Prevention
4 credits
CRJ 280
Criminal Law
4 credits
SOC 214
Introduction to Sociology
4 credits
BUS 224
Professional Development
4 credits
CSC 118
Computer Applications I
4 credits
ENG 101
Composition I
4 credits
ENG 102
Composition II
4 credits
FYE 105
Foundations for Student Success
4 credits
GEC 220
Essential Strategies for Applied Communications (ESAC)
4 credits
MGT 274
Basic Supervision
4 credits
MGT 114
Business Organization and Management
4 credits
MTH 101
College Mathematics
4 credits
MTH 201
College Algebra
4 credits
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
4 credits
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
4 credits
Free Electives
4 credits

For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.

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*Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.

The Criminal Justice program is part of Sullivan University’s College of Business and Technology.

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