Program at a Glance

Pathway

Criminal Justice

Degree

Associate of Arts

64

Credit Hours

Ways to Learn:

On-Campus
GHC Online
GHC@Night

Program Options:

  • 8-week Courses
    • First Session
    • Second Session
  • 16-week Courses

Criminal Justice is the study of law enforcement and legal systems that address criminal behavior in our society. Pursuing this pathway prepares students to succeed in a bachelor’s program in Criminal Justice, Organizational Leadership, and others. By following a recommended sequence of courses this pathway can be completed in 2 years. Start your journey toward obtaining your degree today.

Pursue Criminal Justice

  • Criminal Justice majors desire to learn about law enforcement and the legal system, through academic and practical means. They want to understand and apply laws in fair and just ways to address criminal behavior to improve society.
  • Criminal Justice courses require written and critical thinking skills. Behavioral Science courses equip majors to recognize why humans engage in particular behaviors. Elementary Statistics equips majors to analyze data sets (economic, population, etc.).
  • This degree can be completed fully online or with a mix of on-campus and online courses.
  • GHC’s Criminal Justice degree is a good first step toward a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and gaining the educational credentials to advance in a career in law enforcement or attend law school.

Start your journey toward a career in Criminal Justice

  • Law enforcement at local, state, and federal agencies
  • Graduate School
  • Law School