Associates of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice 

 Associate of Arts 

As our nation's homeland security initiatives increase, the demand for qualified criminal justice professionals is on the rise. If you want to be a part of this exciting industry, obtaining an associate's degree in criminal justice from Kaplan College can help you change your life and make a difference.

 

Kaplan College's criminal justice program is designed to prepare you with knowledge, skills, and work habits necessary when seeking a position in the public and private sectors of the criminal justice industry. You can gain the education and skills required to obtain entry-level employment in areas such as law enforcement, corrections, and private security. Graduates of our program could have a background versatile enough to qualify them to seek entry-level positions in police or sheriff's departments, or other law enforcement offices, jails or prisons.*

 Criminal Justice Program Features  

Our criminal justice program has the curriculum that can place you on the right track by providing:

  • A strong emphasis in various areas of criminal justice
  • A hands-on approach to theories and techniques
  • Assistance with job placement

 Potential Career Opportunities 

As a graduate of our criminal justice program, you may seek future entry-level employment opportunities such as:

  • Detention or correctional officer
  • Probation/parole
  • Corporate security
  • Public safety
  • Private detection or investigation

  

 

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* Additional academy training may be required for certain law enforcement positions.