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Associate of Science in Criminal Justice

Program at a Glance

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Leighton Tuition
$195/credit hour

Program Length: 62 cr. hrs

Cr. Transfer In: upto 45 cr hrs

The study of criminal justice encompasses the policies of the criminal justice system, behavioral characteristics of victims, offenders, and practitioners, and the legal framework within which each operates. The department, through the criminal justice curriculum, provides instruction to students interested in careers in law enforcement, corrections, and associated fields as well as to students interested in graduate school or law school.

The Associate's of Science degree program is designed to empower students to cultivate their unique potential and talents as well as to promote mastery of the knowledge, skills and aptitudes necessary for effective leadership. Leighton University believes that this balance enables graduates to make a difference by creating new opportunities and providing workable solutions to current and future 21st century dilemmas.

Goals and Objectives of the Program

Upon a successful completion of the Associate's of Science in Criminal Justice, the graduate will have acquired the ability to:

Evaluate federal and state constitutions and their respective criminal codes.
Communicate effectively within the criminal justice system.
Effectively communicate with the public and respond to various problems, many of which may not be criminal in nature.
Fairly enforce the laws which regulate public conduct.
Accurately identify, collect, and preserve evidence.
Conduct preliminary traffic and criminal investigations, report findings and testify effectively in court.
Promote security through the appropriate application of standard patrol practices and police interventions.
Understand and apply concepts of community-oriented policing.

A Manageable Schedule

All undergraduate courses at Leighton University are in Six-Week or Eight-Week Terms. To remain full time, a student will need to take 2 courses each of the two Terms that are build into the semester. The number of credit hours you take each semester should be discussed with your Academic Navigator and reflective of your personal and work schedules — these courses are fast paced, intensive, yet manageable.

Declaration of Major

Students who enter Leighton University as undecided majors are advised to declare a major before the second semester of their sophomore year if they wish to avoid spending additional semesters satisfying the requirements of their chosen major. Students who enter Leighton University as undecided majors are advised to declare a major before the second semester of their sophomore year if they wish to avoid spending additional semesters satisfying the requirements of their chosen major.
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A. S. Program of Study

Program plans are intended to assist you in planning a program. Program planning worksheets provide a visual overview of the course requirements for the Criminal Justice program. This tool helps you navigate through your degree program. Access an online Plan of Study to learn more about the program.
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Why an Associate's Degree?

For students who may wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in the future, the associate's degree program is designed to prepare for entry into Leighton’s bachelor’s degree programs with upper division standing.
The Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice program is designed to enable a student to transfer to a four-year college/university, this degree emphasizes student completion of 34 credit hours of general education, 24 hours in an area of concentration, 3hours of free electives and 1 credit hour course in University Studies
Your associate's degree allows you to quickly jump-start your career, opening the door to your future.
Seamlessly transition from your associate's into a bachelor’s degree program. In fact, go ahead and earn two degrees in the time it takes to earn one!

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