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2023-2024 College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Criminal Justice, AAS


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This program* is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in criminal justice. A high percentage of criminal justice students obtain jobs in the field both while they are pursuing their degree and after completion of the program. The degree also serves as a solid base from which to pursue a four-year degree and law school. 

NPC Criminal Justice Graduation Requirement
A cumulative average of C (2.0) is required for graduation for all NPC programs. In addition, in order to graduate with any Criminal Justice degree or certificate, all Criminal Justice courses (CRJ-XXXX) must be passed with a grade of “C” or better.


NPC Honors Program: The NPC Honors Program is accepting applications. Learn more about the NPC Honors Program.

 

 

General Education Core - 27 Credit Hours


60 Total Program Hours


Purpose of AAS Degree


The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed for employment purposes, and it should not be assumed that the degree or the courses in the degree can be transferred to another institution. While some institutions do accept some courses in AAS Programs, the general rule is that courses in AAS degrees are not accepted in transfer toward bachelor’s degrees. Students to whom transfer is important should get assurances in writing in advance from the institution to which they wish to transfer.

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