A.A. in Criminal Justice Online
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Career- Connected Curriculum
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- Duration As few as 2 years
- Cost per Credit $420
- Credit Hours 60
Program Benefits
- Study a career-focused curriculum
- Taught by industry-experienced faculty
- Accredited by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board
- Easy to apply credits toward the bachelor’s in criminal justice
- No application fee
Build a Future in the Law Enforcement Sector
Launch your career in protecting communities with CSP Global’s online Associate in Criminal Justice program. Earn your degree anywhere, on your schedule, in as little as two years and build the skills to lead with integrity. Explore forensics, law, ethics, and the criminal mind while preparing for Minnesota POST licensure or for certification in your state.
Build valuable connections through one-on-one law enforcement mentorships and networking opportunities. When you’re ready to further your education, you can seamlessly apply to the CSP Global 100% online bachelor’s degree in criminal justice program. After earning just 12 more credits, you will graduate with your B.S. and be ready to pursue one of our several related master’s degree programs.
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Build a Career-Ready Foundation in Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Accredited by the Minnesota POST board
Taught by experts in the criminal justice field
With a curriculum grounded in contemporary law enforcement, leadership, and applied skills, you can prepare for a wide range of careers in public safety. This program equips you for POST Skills and MN Peace Officer licensure. If you’re an out-of-state student, the curriculum provides the knowledge and skills to prepare for licensure in your home state.
Course Highlights
Cultural Considerations in Criminal Justice Systems
Examines the balance between the community and the criminal justice system, focusing on related cross-cultural issues and diverse populations. Students will develop skills to manage diverse challenges, emphasize cultural awareness, understand system biases, and develop effective communication. Students will explore strategies to build and maintain trust.
Forensic Exploration in the Criminal Justice System
Explores forensic science in crime scene management and technology within the criminal justice system. Students will gain insight into forensic investigations, examine technologies, assess risks and vulnerabilities, and analyze evidence collection, preservation, analysis, and courtroom admissibility.
Exploring the Criminal Mind and Identifying Suspect Behavior
Examines the theories, concepts, and research behind criminal behavior and crime. Students will explore theoretical frameworks and analyze how they shape understanding of and responses to criminal behavior and offenders in the criminal justice system.
CSP Global’s Application Process is Simple
To apply for the A.A. in Criminal Justice online program from Concordia University, St. Paul, you’ll need:
| Online Application Form | Apply Now |
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| Degree and Minimum GPA | Minimum 2.0 GPA |
| Transcripts | Submit official transcripts from your previous regionally accredited institution(s). Transfer students with fewer than 20 college credits completed will also need to submit an official high school transcript. |
| Transfer Credits | Up to 30 transfer credits are accepted |
| Additional Requirements | If you have attended a MNSCU college or university, we also ask that you provide an official accompanying DARS or MnTC goal area worksheet. CSP Global accepts completed goal areas. Students must have access to a computer that meets CSP Global’s technology requirements. |
Invest in Your Success with CSP Global’s competitive tuition
$420 per credit hour
Financial aid options available
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Pursuing your Associate in Criminal Justice doesn’t have to be a financial burden. With accessible tuition rates and multiple options for aid, you can focus on building your future rather than worrying about costs.
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Launch a Rewarding Career in Law Enforcement and Public Safety
An Associate in Criminal Justice prepares you for a wide range of rewarding careers in law enforcement and public safety, giving you the tools to make a real difference in your community. Whether your goal is to work in policing, corrections, community service, or non-profits, this degree provides a strong foundation for advancement in a meaningful, purpose-driven career.
Explore CareersWhat You’ll Learn
In the online Associate in Criminal Justice program, you’ll learn how to make ethical decisions, communicate clearly, lead with confidence, and use technology effectively. With these skills, you’ll be ready to step into a variety of roles and build a meaningful career protecting communities.
Program Outcomes
- Evaluate ethical dilemmas in criminal justice and describe moral decisions to demonstrate virtuous decision-making competency.
- Identify and practice opportunities for lifelong learning by researching educational resources and setting specific personal development goals.
- Recognize and use effective verbal and nonverbal communication strategies in diverse criminal justice contexts to build rapport and communicate information.
- Analyze, select, and describe suitable technological tools by assessing their effectiveness and relevance to various criminal justice scenarios.
- Synthesize and integrate knowledge and skills by applying solutions to practical challenges in criminal justice, describing ways to navigate complex situations.
- Demonstrate influential leadership by integrating resources, motivating teamwork, and advocating for effective solutions within the criminal justice system.
- Demonstrate the ability to strategically manage your career through self-awareness, informed decision-making, effective job search techniques, and professional networking, ensuring readiness to enter and/or advance in your chosen field with integrity and professionalism.
Receive Support from Expert Faculty
At CSP Global, you’ll have mentorship and networking opportunities with industry-experienced faculty who will offer guidance and answer your questions throughout your program.
With high standards of communication for online teaching, CSP Global’s faculty are prepared to help you succeed. They provide clear direction through the online learning management tool and include video tutorials for weekly content.