Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice

What Will You Study in Our Associate Degree in Criminal Justice?

• Learn the dynamics of the American Criminal Justice System.
• Understand the judicial process from start to finish.
• Become knowledgeable about the rules and regulations of criminal law.
• Engage in criminal justice writing and research.

The criminal justice field offers an abundance of different careers. Our online A.A. in Criminal Justice program is designed to give you foundational skills to cover a variety of tasks commonly seen on the job so you can be prepared for an exciting, evolving career in criminal justice. You may also be interested in exploring our bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. 

Potential Career Options with an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

• Administration
• Casework
• Corrections
• Homeland defense
• Juvenile justice
• Private/corporate security
• Probation and parole
• Social services
• State and local police and sheriff
• Victim advocacy

Highlights of the Associate in Criminal Justice Degree Online

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online AA in Criminal Justice degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• You can complete this online associate degree in criminal justice in as little as 60 credit hours. 

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
• Possible college credit for military training.