Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice

* An Associate of Science degree is considered a terminal degree. The decision on course transferability rests with the receiving institution.

Program Description
Keiser University’s Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice presents the major components of the American criminal justice system. It includes criminal behavior patterns, law enforcement organizations, juvenile systems, legal principles and doctrines and fundamentals of criminal investigations. Courses utilize hands-on activities.

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 an review of institutions, laws, theories and players that make up the system

To assist graduates in obtaining entry-level criminal justice positions

To prepared students for employment or advancement in law enforcement fields

Prerequisites for Major Courses:
None

Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, students must earn 60.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows.

General Education Courses (36.0 credit hours) (pdf file)
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