ONLINE aacjs DEGREE
ONLINE aacj DEGREE
Associate's degree
2 years
Approximate Program Length
60
Total Credits
$398
Cost per Credit
Online
Format
Enforcement
Sociology
Communication
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Showcase new skills in weeks – not years – as you pursue your degree.
Your academic counselor will help you schedule your courses for an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice.
When you earn your online associate’s in criminal justice, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.
You’ll learn how to:
The University’s Criminal Justice programs are educational degree programs. For those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or corrections or as a peace officer with any particular local, state, federal, tribal or international agency, there are numerous additional qualifications (and often disqualifications), depending on the position. Before enrolling in a Criminal Justice program, potential students are highly encouraged to check with the relevant agency for a complete list of position requirements. The University makes no representations regarding whether any particular University program will qualify a graduate for any such position.
An AACJS can prepare you to be a:
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Graduate faster by transferring in prior eligible credits from another accredited institution.
COA Components | Associates Degree (5-week) |
---|---|
Tuition and Fees¹
|
$9,480
|
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
|
$1,416
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Transportation
|
$1,360
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Miscellaneous personal expenses
|
$550
|
Living Expenses²
|
|
Food
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$2,650
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Housing³
|
$5,120
|
Federal student loan fees
|
$50
|
Dependent care expenses
|
$0
|
Disability related expenses
|
$0
|
Total COA
|
$20,626
|
|
1The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.
2The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.
3The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.
Have previous relevant work and life experience evaluated for potential credit. If you have military or law enforcement training such as Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) or basic corrections academy training, you can have relevant experience evaluated for potential college credit. Contact an enrollment representative at 844-YES-UOPX for more information.
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Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
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[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
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*While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.