Criminal Justice, AS

Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice offers students a strong foundation in the principles, procedures, and practices of the American criminal justice system. The program examines key areas such as criminal behavior, law enforcement organization and administration, juvenile systems, legal doctrines, and fundamentals of criminal investigations.

Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on learning experiences, students gain practical skills that prepare them to apply their knowledge in real-world criminal justice settings. Graduates are equipped to pursue entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections, private security, or related fields—or to continue their studies toward a bachelor’s degree.

At a Glance

66 Credit Hours

22 Courses

24 Months*

4+ Week Terms

Transfer Credits Vary
Please review with an admissions counselor
Work in entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections, and security
On Campus
Financial aid for those who qualify**
** Speak with a dedicated financial aid counselor to explore all your financial aid and funding options.

* Time to degree completion is an estimate, not intended as a guarantee, and can vary based on many case-by-case factors.

Program Objectives

The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives:

To develop students’ understanding of the American criminal justice system.
To present students with an in-depth review of institutions, laws, theories, and the players that make up the criminal justice system.
To assist graduates in obtaining entry-level law enforcement positions.
To promote law enforcement careers in the state of Florida utilizing a partnership with local police academies and public safety institutes

Program Prerequisites

None.

Program Outline

To receive an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice with Law Enforcement Concentration, students must earn 66.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:

Lower Division Courses

Criminal Justice Major Courses (42.0 credit hours)
Criminology	3.0 credit hours
Introduction to Criminal Justice	3.0 credit hours
Introduction to Corrections	3.0 credit hours
Introduction to Law Enforcement	3.0 credit hours
Introduction to Juvenile Procedures	3.0 credit hours
Writing and Communications for CJ Professionals	3.0 credit hours
Criminal Law	3.0 credit hours
Criminal Investigations	3.0 credit hours
Law Enforcement Academy Externship I	3.0 credit hours
Law Enforcement Academy Externship II	3.0 credit hours
Law Enforcement Academy Externship III	3.0 credit hours
Law Enforcement Academy Externship IV	3.0 credit hours
Law Enforcement Academy Externship V	3.0 credit hours
Law Enforcement Academy Externship VI	3.0 credit hours

Behavioral/Social Science (6.0 credit hours)
American History Pre 1876	3.0 credit hours
American History Since 1876	3.0 credit hours
Political Science	3.0 credit hours
Introduction to Psychology	3.0 credit hours
Sociology	3.0 credit hours

Communications (3.0 credit hours)
Speech Communications	3.0 credit hours

Computers (3.0 credit hours)
Introduction to Computers	3.0 credit hours

English (6.0 credit hours)
English Composition I	3.0 credit hours
English Composition II	3.0 credit hours

Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours)
American Literature	3.0 credit hours
English Literature	3.0 credit hours
Contemporary World Literature	3.0 credit hours
Creative Writing	3.0 credit hours

Mathematics (6.0 credit hours)
Intermediate Algebra	3.0 credit hours

Natural Science (6.0 credit hours)
General Biology	3.0 credit hours
General Biology Laboratory	1.0 credit hour
Environmental Science	3.0 credit hours
Advanced Biology	3.0 credit hours
Advanced Biology Laboratory	1.0 credit hour
General Chemistry	3.0 credit hours
General Chemistry Laboratory	1.0 credit hour
Advanced Chemistry	3.0 credit hours
Advanced Chemistry Laboratory	3.0 credit hours

Credit hours in parentheses indicate the required number of credit hours in each discipline.

For requirements, objectives, or a more detailed description of the program, please view our catalog

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Criminal Justice, AS

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