Chaminade University of Honolulu

College of Arts & Sciences

Criminology and Criminal Justice (Associate)

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Criminology and Criminal Justice (Associate)

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College
College of Arts & Sciences

Degree Type
Associate of Science (AS)

Program Type
Major

Program Delivery
On Campus, Fully Online

Time to Completion
2 Years

Chaminade’s Associate in Criminology and Criminal Justice gives you a strong foundation in criminology, criminal justice, criminal law, and public safety while building the critical thinking and communication skills employers value.

Whether you’re preparing to enter the workforce or planning to continue your education, you’ll gain the knowledge and support to move toward your goals. Build a foundation for careers in law enforcement, public safety, corrections, criminal justice, and related fields, or continue your studies toward a bachelor’s degree.

Criminal Justice Associate of Science (A.S.) Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe the interrelated institutions and processes of the criminal justice system, including the basic rights guaranteed to each individual by both state and federal constitutions and laws.
  2. Apply theories of crime and criminal justice to explain actual and hypothetical scenarios, behaviors, and trends.
  3. Engage the Marianist tradition of education for service, peace, and justice as it pertains to local and national social justice, injustices, and inequities in the criminal justice field.

In addition to the general education requirements, these are the pre-major and major requirements below:

Major Requirements

  • CJ 151 Criminal Justice Systems
  • CJ 201 Foundations in Criminology
  • CJ 220 Criminal Investigation
  • CJ 223 Introduction to Law
  • CJ 270 Supervision & Management
  • CJ 291 Juvenile Justice System
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