Criminal Justice
PROGRAM DETAILS
Courses You May Take
Admissions Requirements
Associate Degree Entrance Requirements
Required: Algebra
Recommended: Geometry and Biology
Bachelor's Degree Entrance Requirements
Required: Algebra
Recommended: Geometry, Biology
4-Year Degree Advantages
Ethical law enforcement practices
Decision-making
Community relations
Working with diverse populations
Public safety
Criminal justice leadership and administration
With the two-year AS, you’ll study ethics, law, crime causes, and professional communication while gaining knowledge of the New York Penal Code and justice procedures. Advancing to the four-year BS, you’ll deepen critical thinking, leadership, and policy analysis, exploring constitutional law, diversity, and management concepts that shape today’s justice system.
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