A.S. Criminal Justice

Students may now complete the A.S. in Criminal Justice Technology completely ONLINE. The online degree offers flexibility and opportunities to those looking for an online program.

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This program does not lead to basic certification or employability as a law enforcement or corrections officer. Courses are offered on demand, and a student may not be able to complete this program within two years. (Those students wishing basic certification in law enforcement or corrections may enroll in the PSAV certificate programs and, upon completion, may receive credit toward this degree as noted below).

18 Credit Hours - General Education Course
27 Credit Hours - Required Professional Courses
15 Credit Hours - Electives

TOTAL: 60 Credit Hours

* NOTE: Students who have completed the Law Enforcement or Correctional Basic Recruit Academy at NFC AND have passed the State Officer Certification examination may be eligible for the graduation credits listed below towards the Associate in Science Criminal Justice Technology Degree.

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Program Learning Outcomes

1. Examine, describe, and compare criminal justice systems, and criminal justice administration.
2. Describe and interpret the causes, patterns and theories of crime and criminal behavior.
3. Identify moral and ethical issues inherent in the administration of justice and the practice of criminal justice.
4. Evaluate the consequences of policy and practice in the administration of justice.
5. Learn the major concepts, case law, theoretical perspectives, and basic structures involved with law enforcement, the criminal court system, and corrections, including the causes of crime and delinquency.
6. Recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity to better prepare them for diverse people and ideas within criminal justice and criminology.
7. Articulate thorough knowledge of the criminal justice system through written and oral communication.

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Criminal Justice Technology Specialist

Program Code 4026 | 24 Credit Hours

This certificate program is part of the Associate in Science: Criminal Justice Technology Degree. The program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards, relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Law, Public Safety and Security. The program provides technical skill proficiency and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills and knowledge.

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Admission, program and degree requirements are subject to change. Contact the NFC Public Safety Academy for the most current information.