Criminal Justice, AS (CAGS)

CCU's Associate of Science (AS) in Criminal Justice degree is a 2-year program that provides an introduction to criminal justice practice in the United States. Courses are taught from an evangelical Christian worldview, giving students ongoing opportunities to discuss many significant life issues: sin, free will, biblical view of human nature, and redemption. Students will be guided through the program by faculty who have experience within the criminal justice system.

The AS Criminal Justice degree prepares students for careers in various criminal justice fields, including law enforcement, paralegal work, transportation security, private security, and a variety of other governmental and private sector jobs.

The AS Criminal Justice degree requires a total of 60 credit hours for graduation, which includes 30 credit hours of general education,18 credit hours of criminal justice major coursework, and 12 hours of elective credit. Prior college, military, and experiential credits may be used toward the AS degree. Students may transfer in a maximum of 45 credit hours (75% of the degree requirements). Students may take a maximum of 15 credit hours of 300 and 400-level courses in the AS degree program.

The 18 hours of major coursework, as well as the general education and elective credit hours, may be transferred to the program degree at Colorado Christian University.

The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice requires completion of the following 60 credit hours:
General Education (30 hours)
Criminal Justice major (18 hours)
Electives (12 hours)