Online Criminal Justice Training That Works For You
Criminal Justice is a dynamic field in which trained professionals work in law enforcement, the courts, private security, public safety, and corrections systems. With an Associate (AAS) degree in Criminal Justice from NAU, you can get the specialized training you need to serve your community through a career in law enforcement, the courts, or corrections.
Students in NAU’s Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program learn how to:
- Analyze the Criminal Justice system’s operations and issues
- Apply legal principles to the police, courts, and correctional components of the Criminal Justice system
- Apply ethical decision-making models and professional standards to Criminal Justice situations
NAU’s Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for entry-level employment in policing, courts, or corrections*, as well as for career advancement to supervisory and administrative levels. With an AAS degree in Criminal Justice, career options include:
- Police Patrol Officer
- Court Clerk
- Court Bailiff
- Correctional Officer
- Probation or Parole Officer
*Additional training will be required for policing and institutional corrections employment.
About National American University
Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, National American University has been preparing students for careers in technical and professional fields since 1941. Today, NAU offers online doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s associate, diploma, and certificate programs, including programs in Health Care Management, Business, Accounting, Technology, Criminal Justice, and Strategic Security.
