Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice A.A.S.

Career Degree

This program is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

What You'll Learn

Develop the ethics, leadership, and communication skills justice employers value. 

Explore the foundations of law enforcement, corrections, and criminal law while developing ethical and analytical thinking. You’ll gain experience through simulations and community partnerships that build real-world readiness. Graduates move into careers in policing, probation, or public safety—or continue on to study criminal justice or law.

Earn the credits you need to hit the 60-hour requirement to become a New York State police officer.

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Where You’ll Go

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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

$78,750
Median Salary
251
Regional Job Openings
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Transit and Railroad Police

$96,900
Median Salary
7
Regional Job Openings
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators

$94,425
Median Salary
34
Regional Job Openings

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer. Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

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The careers listed above are just a starting point. Our programs mix together important concepts and hands-on skills—but that doesn’t mean your future has to follow the same script.  Find out more at Career Exploration & Support.

Tompkins County
NY State Police
NY DEC
Ithaca Police Department
Cortland County Sheriff
Cortland Police Department
Cortland County

Program Requirements

To graduate [ 60-62 credits + 2.0 GPA or higher ]

Stackable Program

Take on as much (or as little) as you want. Our microcredentials and certificates provide you with credits to apply to 2-year programs – when you’re ready!

Certificate
Career Degree
Transfer Degree