Associate of Applied Science
If you are looking to train for a new career in criminal justice, or if you want to advance your current career, Kaplan Career Institute could offer you the opportunity to achieve your goals. Our criminal justice program is designed to prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and work habits required for entry-level positions in this growing field.
Criminal Justice Program Features
This program provides comprehensive training in the areas of criminal investigation, juvenile delinquency, criminal behavior, crime and loss prevention, corporate security, and law enforcement. If you want to train for a meaningful career that gives you a sense of value and allows you to make a positive difference in your community, criminal justice may be right for you. A degree in criminal justice could open the door to exciting careers in law enforcement, forensic science, security services, or a variety of fields that require a dedication to duty and a commitment to public safety.*
Our criminal justice program offers:
- A strong emphasis in various areas of criminal justice and homeland security
- A hands-on approach to theories and techniques
- General education courses
- Real-world experience through externship
Prior to graduation, you will be required to complete an externship through which you will have an opportunity to interact with a variety of criminal justice practitioners in the community.
Potential Career Opportunities
With an associate's degree from our criminal justice program, you could seek entry-level positions in the following areas:
- Security management
- Homeland security
- Private security
- Loss prevention
- Border patrol
- Juvenile detention officer
- Airport security
- Undercover security
Firearms Training Simulator
Get ahead of the competition and get the education you need. As a student in Kaplan Career Institute’s criminal justice program, you will practice proper techniques used by criminal justice professionals through an exclusive Firearms Training Simulator.
- Experience simulated real-world law enforcement scenarios.
- Make split-second decisions regarding the use of force in over 400 live action situations taken from actual police records.
- Participate in judgment training that is as close to reality as you can experience without being in actual danger.
- Train on equipment and in scenarios similar to those used by law enforcement agents.*
- Develop crucial observation skills that are essential for success in a variety of criminal justice careers.
Tuition and Fees
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