Associate of Arts 

As our nation's homeland security initiatives increase, the demand for qualified criminal justice professionals is on the rise. If you want to be a part of this exciting industry, obtaining an associate's degree in criminal justice from Kaplan College can help you change your life and make a difference.

 

Kaplan College's criminal justice program is designed to prepare you with knowledge, skills, and work habits necessary when seeking a position in the public and private sectors of the criminal justice industry. You can gain the education and skills required to obtain entry-level employment in areas such as law enforcement, corrections, and private security. Graduates of our program could have a background versatile enough to qualify them to seek entry-level positions in police or sheriff's departments, or other law enforcement offices, jails or prisons.*

 Criminal Justice Program Features 

Our criminal justice program has the curriculum that can place you on the right track by providing:

  • A strong emphasis in various areas of criminal justice
  • A hands-on approach to theories and techniques
  • Assistance with job placement

 Potential Career Opportunities 

As a graduate of our criminal justice program, you may seek future entry-level employment opportunities such as:

  • Detention or correctional officer
  • Probation/parole
  • Corporate security
  • Public safety
  • Private detection or investigation

  

 

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* Additional academy training may be required for certain law enforcement positions.