Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice
to complete
this degree. For complete curriculum and course descriptions, refer to the catalog.
Application Fee: $50 (not applicable in all states)
Technology Fee: $65.00 per term
Tuition: $1,700.00 per course (Full-Time), $1,775.00 per course (Part-Time). Textbooks and supplies are not included in the tuition rate and must be purchased by the student. You should allow approximately $3,000.00 for textbooks and supplies.
How long will it take?
| If you are: | Number of classes | Time to graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 3 or more classes per quarter (classes start 4 times per year) | 1.7 year or fewer (3 classes per quarter) |
| Part-time | 2 or fewer classes per quarter (classes start 4 times per year) | 2.5 years or more |
Strayer University’s academic calendar runs on the quarter system, which means classes start 4 times per year. Classes meet for 11 weeks with 1-2 week breaks between quarters. The above times to graduate assumes that students are enrolled in consecutive quarters.
All of the facts and figures on this page refer to any concentration you choose.
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Flexible Class Options
You can take your:
- Associate in Criminal Justice Online
- Associate in Criminal Justice On Campus
- Or take classes online and on campus - depending on what works for your schedule.
Learn more about online learning
Frequently asked questions
N/AProgram Information
Program Length
Strayer University students are mostly working adults who earn their degrees at their own pace and on their own schedule. Most students attend part-time, and the normal time to complete this program is 3.5 years.On-Time Graduation Rate
100% of our students who graduated from this program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, did so within 3.5 years.Program Costs
Cost information for Strayer University programs is available at www.strayer.edu/tuition-and-fees. The tuition and fees for the entire program, at current part-time tuition rates, are $36,500, and at current full-time tuition rates, are $34,600. The tuition and fees for the entire program for all Tennessee students are $36,500. The total estimated cost for books and supplies for the entire program is $3,000. Strayer University does not offer on-campus housing.Median Loan Debt
For all students completing this program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, the median cumulative loan debt for each of the following are:- Federal student loans: $27,500
- Private loans: $0
- Institutional finance loans: $0
Occupations for this program
The following U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes and occupational titles are disclosed pursuant to U.S. Department of Education regulations, and correspond to the U.S. Department of Education Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code for this program.
| Title | O*Net Link | SOC Code |
|---|---|---|
| Bailiffs | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3011.00 | 33-3011.00 |
| Criminal Investigators and Special Agents | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3021.03 | 33-3021.03 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-1111.00 | 25-1111.00 |
| Immigration and Customs Inspectors | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3021.05 | 33-3021.05 |
| Police Detectives | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3021.01 | 33-3021.01 |
| Police Identification and Records Officers | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3021.02 | 33-3021.02 |
| Police Patrol Officers | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3051.01 | 33-3051.01 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-9021.00 | 33-9021.00 |
| Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3051.03 | 33-3051.03 |
Accreditation
Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. 267-284-5000), which is one of the six regional accrediting bodies in the United States. The Commission is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
