Associate Degree Criminal Justice

Associate Degree 2 Years On-Campus United States
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About This Programme

An associate degree in criminal justice provides a strong foundation in the theories and practices related to criminal justice system, criminal law, social science and more. It's a valuable program of study, whether you're just breaking into the field or enhancing your professional skill set.

The study of criminal justice includes the study of a wide variety of institutions, the roles each play, and the governing rules of law, policies, and procedures. The study examines historical perspectives, modern practices, and legal theories. The study of criminal justice requires a cross discipline approach in addressing many modern social issues. Criminal justice students can expect to develop fact and evidence based reasoning abilities, critical thinking skills, and communication skills in the course of their studies.

Corrections administers punishment determined by the judiciary and can be applied through the theories of incapacitation, rehabilitation, deterrence, and retribution. Corrections includes a wide variety of agencies, which are reflected through jails and prisons, probation, parole, and a variety of alternative sentencing options.

Career Option

 

The associate degree in criminal justice was designed to help you prepare for entry-level jobs in many fields including: Business security, Corrections, Court administration, Dispute resolution, Law enforcement, Victim advocacy, Fingerprint technician, Evidence technician

Eligibility Requirements
Admission Requirements

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to College of the Canyons below

1. WASSCE/A level Certficate 

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

College of the Canyons will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction.

If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
Programme Details
Associate Degree Level
2 Years Duration
On-Campus Mode
United States Country
Intakes
January, 2026
April, 2025 → October, 2025
Closed
September, 2026
October, 2025 → June, 2026
Open
January, 2027
April, 2026 → October, 2026
Likely Open
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