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Criminal Justice (A)

Degree level: Associate

criminal_justice_degreeHave you always had a strong belief in justice? Make a positive impact with a rewarding career in the field of criminal justice. A Westwood College criminal justice degree will prepare you for entry-level careers in a variety of criminal justice areas, including corrections and private security. Through hands-on coursework and preparation, you'll acquire the skills necessary to launch your career in criminal justice.

Program features include:

  • course-based content on the current issues and trends in the field of criminal justice
  • writing and communication courses to enhance reporting skills needed to succeed in the criminal justice profession
  • discussion of high ethical standards that are expected of criminal justice professionals
 

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSE INFORMATION

A Criminal Justice associate degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:

  • Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • Introduction to Policing
  • Corrections
  • Juvenile Justice
  • Private Investigation and Security
  • Criminal Justice Administration

COURSE BREAKDOWN

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Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Compare and contrast the various components of the criminal justice system
  • Analyze information and develop solutions to challenges within the criminal justice system
  • Explore the impact of contemporary societal issues on the criminal justice system
  • Compare the legal, social, and political parameters within the criminal justice field

LOCATIONS OFFERING THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE:*

Online
Online Campus

California
Anaheim - Anaheim, CA 
Inland Empire - Upland, CA
Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
South Bay - Torrance, CA

Colorado
Denver North - Denver, CO
Denver South - Denver, CO

Georgia
Atlanta Midtown - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Northlake - Atlanta, GA

Virginia
Annandale - Annandale, VA
Arlington Ballston - Arlington, VA

*Not all programs are offered every term.  Check with the campus of interest for current program offerings.
 

 

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Did You Know?

Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

 

Where could your Criminal Justice degree take you?

Our criminal justice program provides the educational background and hands-on experience necessary to successfully begin a career in criminal justice. Our faculty of professionals who work in their fields will provide you with the knowledge, training and insight that you’ll use in your career. Take a look at a few of the career fields that may be available to graduates of this program:*

        Corrections

        Criminal justice

        Juvenile justice 

        Security 

*Graduates without experience in the field will likely start in entry-level positions.

 

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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
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Did You Know?

Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

 

Criminal Justice Occupation Disclosures

The Department of Education lists the following occupations as potential careers for graduates of this program:*

25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers

Additional information is available by visiting www.onetonline.org and entering the six-digit Standard Occupational Code (SOC) in the Occupation Search Area.

*This list is based on Department of Education standards. Actual entry-level jobs for graduates in this program may vary from this list. The job code data was pulled from IPEDS CIP-SOC crosswalk as of 4/22/2011. Although the Department of Education requires all job titles to be listed, Westwood College has not found the program to prepare graduates for all the jobs listed.

 

General Program Disclosures

To learn more about on-time graduation and placement rates, median loan debt, and tuition and fees, please select this document and access the index page to locate the information for your campus of interest.

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