Bryant & Stratton College | Criminal Justice

Students enrolled in Bryant & Stratton College's Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice program have the opportunity to learn about juvenile justice, criminology, criminal procedure, and other related topics. Read on to learn more about the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice program here.

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Official Program Name:

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice

School Offering Program:

Bryant & Stratton College

Degree Level:

Associate's

Program Prerequisites:

Applicants to the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice program should have an interest in the field and methods of research. Applicants to Bryant & Stratton College Online's program should have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.

Program Description:

Bryant & Stratton's Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to teach students about criminal investigation, policing, introduction to criminal justice, criminology, and criminal law. Students are also required to complete liberal arts courses as well as an internship and capstone experience course. Additional topics covered in the curriculum include criminal procedure, the criminal courts, and juvenile justice.

Learning Format:

Online

Financial Aid:

Bryant & Stratton College's financial aid advisors are available to help students determine what kind of financial aid they may be eligible for, including federal grants, student loans, and scholarships. Once eligibility is determined, advisors can help students fill out forms and apply for the appropriate forms of aid.

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Required Courses for an Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice:

Program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Bryant & Stratton College Online to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program:

Criminal Justice Major

CRJU 100: Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJU 101: Criminology
CRJU 102: Policing
CRJU 105: Corrections
CRJU 110: Criminal Courts
CRJU 150: Juvenile Justice
CRJU 200: Criminal Law
CRJU 210: Criminal Investigations
CRJU 222: Criminal Procedure
CRJU 260: Internship / Capstone Experience

Liberal Art Courses

COMM 150: Introduction to Information Literacy and Research
COMM 201: Public Speaking and Rhetorical Persuasion
ENGL 101: Research and Writing I
ENGL 250: Research and Writing II
INSM 180: History and Practice of Information Systems
MATH 103: Survey of Mathematics
NSCI 280: Ecology
PHIL 250: Practices in Analytic Reasoning and Critical Thinking
PSYC 101: Principles of Psychology
SOSC 102: Principles of Sociology

*Note: Students may be scheduled in pre-college courses based upon their placement evaluation scores and past academic history.

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Furthering Your Education:

Students who have completed the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice program could pursue a bachelor's degree in the field. A bachelor's degree program in criminal justice typically lasts for four years and may include courses such as, ethical issues in criminal justice, research methods, theories of justice, forensic psychology, and issues in domestic violence. Some degree programs that graduates may pursue include:

Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Career Paths:

Graduates who have finished the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice program have an opportunity to pursue a wide array of entry-level jobs within in the criminal justice field. Potential employers could include government agencies, law enforcement agencies, private sector companies, and correctional and juristic agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. Graduates who are interested in law enforcement positions must be able to handle potentially dangerous situations and have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Entry-level jobs that graduates could pursue include:

Corrections treatment specialist
Border patrol agent
Customs officer

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

About Bryant & Stratton College

Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment. The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center. For over 155 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor's and associate's degrees and professional certificates in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business, & graphic design. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit http://www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures. General information can also be found on the College's website at http://www.bryantstratton.edu.