Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice
The associate of arts degree in Criminal Justice promotes student understanding of the three major aspects of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections.
The program seeks to prepare students for pursuing a bachelor’s degree and careers in criminal justice and allied fields. Rather than training individuals for a particular occupation through instruction in specific vocational skills, the program offers a broad, liberal education focused on the acquisition of substantive knowledge, the cultivation of analytical and creative thought, and the ability to read, write, and speak effectively.
Students in the associate degree program in criminal justice must earn at least a C- in each JUS course to be counted as part of the program.
For those interested in an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, go to our Degree Check Sheets web page for a detailed list of course requirements.
For additional information, refer to the catalog of your entry year by clicking here
Students can complete an associate degree in criminal justice in a fully online format. For more information regarding the online option, contact Educational Outreach at NKUOnline@nku.edu