A.S. in Criminal Justice

The A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice prepares men and women for a career of public service as a police officer, deputy sheriff, criminal investigator, or supervisor at local, state, and federal levels as well as transfer to a four year college or university. A great need exists for intelligent, well-educated personnel with a commitment toward professional growth in the justice system. The principles of criminal justice are enhanced by the range of courses in the general education pattern.

A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Criminal Justice A.S. Degree will:

1. Demonstrate an ability to write clearly and accurately about the administration of justice process using an appropriate vocabulary.
2. Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking about issues in the administration of justice system.
3. Demonstrate a comprehension and appreciation of the connections, contributions, experiences, and potential conflicts of various ethnic groups, races, and genders as they interact with the criminal justice system.
4. Demonstrate an awareness of sciences and emerging technologies as it impacts the administration of justice.

Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:

1. Complete the District General Education Pattern or Cal-GETC.
   If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the Cal-GETC General Education Pattern. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection.
2. Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
3. Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
4. Meet the local area requirement of Kinesiology/Dance/Counseling.
5. Meet the 12-unit residency requirement. 

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.