This online Associate's degree in Criminal Justice program is designed to help prepare students to pursue career opportunities in the criminal justice field in a variety of first-tier positions.
The fast-paced expansion of all areas of the criminal justice system is creating a demand for skilled workers as never before in local, state and federal systems. Educated and skilled individuals are needed, from the traditional roles of law enforcement, security and corrections, to work with victim advocacy, juveniles, and social services.
Earning an online Associate's degree in Criminal Justice can not only help you prepare for the pursuit of a broad range of career opportunities, it also offers a strong foundation for students with the long-range goal of applying to law school. Students will be exposed to the foundational areas of the discipline: investigation and law enforcement, law and courts, corrections and parole. The program also addresses juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system.
This industry-current, career-focused online Associate's degree in Criminal Justice program gives you enough time to pace yourself while deciding whether to:
Pursue Career Opportunities.
The demand for criminal justice professionals with industry-current education and skills is on the rise. Successful completion of the online Associate's degree in Criminal Justice program can help qualify you to pursue such career opportunities as Campus Security Coordinator, Social and Human Services Assistant, Court Clerk, Deputy Clerk, County Clerk, Judicial Planner, Peace Officer Trainee, Loss Prevention Officer, or Loss Prevention Trainee.
Continue Your Education.
Students who earn an online Associate's degree in Criminal Justice through Stonecliffe College Online, an academic division of Colorado Technical Univeristy, may decide to take their education beyond the Associate's degree level. The ASCJ degree program satisfies the requirements for the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program, available through Colorado Technical University. You may choose one of the numerous traditional campus locations of this institution of higher learning or elect to continue your studies completely online through Colorado Tech Online.
Students who successfully complete the online Associate's degree in Criminal Justice program should be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for entry-level positions in the profession.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of criminal investigation and law enforcement.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of criminal law and the legal process.
- Demonstrate knowledge of corrections, its alternatives and parole.
Best of all, you'll learn from industry-experienced instructors who can offer real-world insights and applicable knowledge to consider as you pursue your interests and opportunities in the field of Criminal Justice. | 
