Earning your associate degree in law and criminal justice can help you qualify for jobs such as a detective, police officer, correctional officer, or private investigator. Two-year associate degree programs are available through colleges that offer online education options for those who plan to pursue in jobs in this field.
Law & Criminal Justice Courses and Curriculum
Whether you choose to attend a two-year education program through a campus-based school or a fully online college, the criminal justice coursework for an associate degree typically includes classes in subjects like:
- Criminal investigation
- Forensic investigation
- Crisis management
- Human relations
- General psychology
- Criminal procedure
- Criminal evidence