Criminal Justice

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Associate Degree

The UIU Advantage

Do you have a passion for helping others and keeping your community safe? The Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice provides a strong foundation for students who wish to enter the criminal justice field. The program is focused on foundational knowledge of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, ethics, investigations and corrections. Learn from faculty who have real-world experience and are experts in the fields they teach and receive support from helpful, caring staff who are there for you from start to finish.

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Criminal Justice Courses

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Graduate with Many Options

This associate degree puts you on the path for a number of positions in the criminal justice field, as well as opportunities to continue your education with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or similar field.

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UIU Locations for Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

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Iowa

Kansas

Fort Riley

Louisiana

Oklahoma

Fort Sill

Convenient, Focused Scheduling

UIU Criminal Justice students have the advantage of focusing on fewer classes at once with the Two-at-a-Time schedule.

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Student to faculty ratio means small class sizes and one-on-one time with instructors

96%

UIU graduates employed or continuing their education within 12 months of graduation

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Go Further with a Bachelor's Degree

Earned your associate degree in Criminal Justice? Consider UIU’s bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice to advance your career even further.

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