Colorado Criminal Justice Schools

A criminal justice associate degree typically takes 2 years to complete with a full-time study program and can lead to a number of careers in the field of law enforcement. This program would help you land jobs in business security, court administration, corrections, victim advocacy, law enforcement and dispute resolution among others. Typical curriculum in a criminal justice associate degree would include courses in cultural awareness, statistical analysis, communication and research literacy. In addition to basic coursework, some programs may also offer the option for concentrations. Common specialization options include corrections, police administration and operations, substance abuse, criminology and crime analysis, security management, human services and advocacy, homeland security and counterterrorism.

Please note that in most cases, you will be able to turn your associate’s degree into a bachelor’s program. This makes the degree ideal for those who are on the fence about pursuing a full-scale 4-year long bachelor’s program. A criminal justice associate degree is the ideal stepping stone for further education in this field.

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