Associate in Criminal Justice Administration

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Why Study Criminal Justice Administration?

With a solid foundation in criminal justice, you can help create a safer and more secure world. Our innovative and flexible program prepares you for a successful career in fields such as asset or loss prevention and security.

What You'll Learn

Our comprehensive program is designed with the freedom and flexibility that allows you to specialize in the areas that interest you most. Study corrections, the judicial process and criminal law while integrating interdisciplinary perspectives of sociology and psychology. You may also opt to learn more about management of criminal justice agencies, criminal evidence and juvenile delinquency.

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Program Requirements

An Associate’s degree gives you a forward-looking education in classical liberal arts and sciences, while introducing you to the creative and critical thinking skills you need to advance professionally and personally. View the core requirements and electives needed to earn an Associate in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia College.

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Bachelor's vs. Associate: What's the difference?

Associate degree programs offer a focused exploration of general education subjects and can typically be completed in two years. Graduates are prepared to either shape their path in the workforce or advance to a bachelor's program. Bachelor's degree programs provide transformative study in a specific subject area to prepare you for new and leading-edge career opportunities.

Areas of Study

Legal studies
Juvenile justice studies
Crime scene investigation
Forensic science

Careers & Outcomes

The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia College serves as a comprehensive program designed to allow specialization within the field. Study corrections, the judicial process and criminal law while integrating interdisciplinary perspectives of sociology and psychology. Students may also opt to learn more about management of criminal justice agencies, criminal evidence and juvenile delinquency.

Flexible Education

Columbia College Global offers traditional classroom instruction for many courses at nationwide locations. Students at nationwide locations are expected to engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree. Columbia College offers on-campus programs with traditional classroom instruction at the Residential Campus in Columbia, Missouri.

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