The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to address the needs of three different types of students - those students wishing to begin a career in criminal justice/law enforcement; those already working in the field of criminal justice/law enforcement; and those students wishing to complete a program of study and transfer to a baccalaureate institution in order to complete a bachelor degree. The program is not intended to be a substitute for Police Academy training.
Criminal Justice Institute Training for Current Law Enforcement Officers
In partnership with the Criminal Justice Institute of the University of Arkansas System, UACCB provides career-training opportunities for men and women who are currently employed law enforcement. Students enrolling in the CJI training program must complete the enrollment process as described in the Admissions section of this catalog. Students must independently enroll with the CJI to complete the CJI courses.
Students completing the CJI training and a general studies body of courses will be eligible to obtain a certificate of proficiency, technical certificate and associate of applied science degree in Crime Scene Investigation and/or Law Enforcement Administration. Please refer to the student’s advisor for more information.
Core Requirements in General Education
English/Communications
Math
Six (6) hours required from the following:
MTH 1023 College Algebra OR MTH 1043 Quantitative Literacy
AND
MTH 2053 Statistics
Life/Physical Sciences
Four (4) hours required from the following:
Four (4) hours required from the following:
Three (3) hours required from the following:
Social Sciences
Criminal Justice Focus
To complete the criminal justice component of the degree, students must take the following courses. Students should be aware there are no course substitutions for this degree.
Criminal Justice Institute Training for Current Law Enforcement Officers
In partnership with the Criminal Justice Institute of the University of Arkansas System, UACCB provides career-training opportunities for men and women who are currently employed law enforcement. Students enrolling in the CJI training program must complete the enrollment process as described in the Admissions section of this catalog. Students must independently enroll with the CJI to complete the CJI courses.
Students completing the CJI training and a general studies body of courses will be eligible to obtain a certificate of proficiency, technical certificate and associate of applied science degree in Crime Scene Investigation and/or Law Enforcement Administration. Please refer to the student’s advisor for more information.