Chaminade University of Honolulu

School of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Criminology and Criminal Justice (Associate’s Degree)

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A.S. Criminology and Criminal Justice

Let’s face it: Crime happens.

And if you want to solve crime, study it or seek out justice, you’ve come to right place.

Our Criminology and Criminal Justice program is the largest and oldest in Hawaii, offering theory-based and experiential learning experiences, a suite of internships and career development programs, and a supportive, vibrant and innovative learning environment.

Our associate’s degree is designed to prepare you for careers in administration, criminal justice, criminology, law enforcement, probation and parole and public safety. The Criminology and Criminal Justice major emphasizes the development of knowledge, critical thinking, as well as oral and written communication skills.

A.S. Criminology and Criminal Justice program is offered in-person or online.

Upon completion of the Criminal Justice Associates Degree students will be able to:

  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.

The Associate of Science degree requires the completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (C) for all course work completed at Chaminade. The degree also requires completion of the general education core. At least 15 semester hours of course work must be completed at Chaminade.

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

At least 9 semester hours of course work must be completed at Chaminade.

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Chaminade University of Honolulu is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

Chaminade’s Education division is awarded Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) accreditation by the Inquiry Brief Commission of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Chaminade’s undergraduate and graduate education degree programs are accredited by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.