Criminal justice is the study of the U.S. penal system and the principles, theories, and ethics that shape it. AIU’s associate in criminal justice online degree program explores key tenants of law enforcement, corrections, the U.S. court system, criminal law, and crime causation.

Discover what you can accomplish with a criminal justice degree. Pursuing a mobile-friendly associate in criminal justice online provides you with the flexibility to access coursework any time, any place.

Learn how you may graduate sooner by speaking with an Admissions Advisor. We honor your qualifying work and military experience with degree credit and accept up to 75% of eligible transfer credits from other accredited institutions toward a degree*.

WHAT COULD YOU DO WITH AN ONLINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATE DEGREE?

Advancing your criminal justice education can teach you how the criminal justice system operates, societal needs, and how to better serve communities. Successfully completing your online criminal justice associate degree may help you prepare to continue your education and study toward a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a specialization within the criminal justice degree program.

PREREQUISITE TO ENROLL IN AIU’S ASSOCIATE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAM?

There are no prerequisites to enroll in this associate in criminal justice online degree program and we do not require an SAT score. You can receive dedicated support at every step of your educational journey.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CURRICULUM

AIU’s online criminal justice associate degree program adheres to industry-relevant standards to expose you to criminal justice basics, including investigation and law enforcement, law and courts, juvenile delinquency, and corrections and parole. You may have the opportunity to learn with interactive criminal justice modules created from current events and policies. This degree program is taught by faculty members who have many years of experience in the field.

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*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.