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Keiser University’s Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the principles, practices, and systems that define the American criminal justice landscape. The program explores key areas such as criminal behavior patterns, law enforcement organizations, juvenile justice systems, legal principles and doctrines, and the fundamentals of criminal investigations. Through a dynamic combination of academic study and practical, hands-on learning experiences, students gain the critical thinking and technical skills necessary to analyze real-world criminal justice challenges. This degree not only prepares graduates for entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections, and security but also serves as a strong stepping stone toward advanced study in the field.
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Entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections, and security
Online / On Campus / Hybrid
Financial aid for those who qualify**
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* Time to degree completion is an estimate, not intended as a guarantee, and can vary based on many case-by-case factors.
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives:
None.
To receive an Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, students must earn 60.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:
Lower Division Courses
| Criminal Justice Major Courses (24.0 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 |
| 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 |
| Economics (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Microeconomics | 3.0 credit hours |
| Macroeconomics | 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 |
| Mathematics (6.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| College Algebra | 3.0 credit hours |
| College Mathematics | 3.0 credit hours |
| Applications of Mathematics | 3.0 credit hours |
| Statistics (required) | 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.
Meet Olivier Arnoux, a criminal justice student at Keiser University Miami. After leaving the military in 2022, Olivier enrolled at Keiser University to pursue his passion for criminal justice. Discover his inspiring journey and commitment to making a difference in his community.
Whether you can come to campus or you need to earn an online criminal justice, Keiser University has the education you need to help you get started in your criminal justice career! Learn more about our Criminal Justice, AA degree today by Requesting More Info now!
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