45
Transfer up to 45 credit hours toward an associate degree
Criminal Justice
Associate
$299
Cost per credit hour
200
More than 200 courses with free textbooks
A career in criminal justice is both exciting and rewarding. The well-rounded Associate in Criminal Justice online degree program prepares you for a career in the justice system.
The Experience
As a student in this online Associate in Criminal Justice program, you will learn from faculty with real-life experiences who bring a mix of practical knowledge and theory.
The Results
Graduates who earn Trine University's Associate in Criminal Justice degree receive an academic base for a career in the criminal justice field. This degree also prepares you for more advanced education opportunities such as the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
Associate in Criminal Justice (60 hrs.)
General Education Requirements - 21 hours
| Communication – 6 hrs. | ||
|---|---|---|
| ENG 143 | College Composition | 3 hrs. |
| HUM 203 | Humanities Seminar | 3 hrs. |
| Humanities and Social Science – 6 hrs. | ||
|---|---|---|
| SOC 103 | Principles of Sociology | 3 hrs. |
| Humanities | 3 hrs. | |
| Mathematics and Science – 6 hrs. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Elective (3) | 3 hrs. | |
| Science Elective (3) | 3 hrs. | |
| Other General Education – 3 hrs. | ||
|---|---|---|
| POLS 113 | Introduction to Government | 3 hrs. |
Additional Requirements - 15 hours
| Required | ||
|---|---|---|
| UE 101 | University Experience | 1 hrs. |
| Or | ||
| UE 111 | Online Learning Orientation | 1 hrs. |
| Electives (14) | 14 hrs. | |
Content Requirements - 24 hours
| Required | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 103 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 hrs. |
| CRJ 133 | Criminal Justice Report Writing | 3 hrs. |
| CRJ 153 | Juvenile Justice | 3 hrs. |
| CRJ 263 | Introduction to Criminal Law & Justice | 3 hrs. |
| CRJ 273 | Criminal Procedure & Evidence | 3 hrs. |
| CRJ 343 | Criminalistics & Crime Scene Investigations | 3 hrs. |
| PSY 113 | Principles of Psychology | 3 hrs. |
| PSY 323 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 hrs. |
Additional Information
TrineOnline delivers the convenience and accessibility of an online degree program
with classes starting every eight weeks. Our asynchronous classes mean there are no
set class times, so you can login whenever is best for you. Learn more about the benefits of Trine’s online degree programs.
We offer an affordable education for active duty military students working on their
undergraduate degree. Please see our Cost and Investment page for more information.
Program Information
Degree
Associate in Criminal Justice
Duration
60 hours
Level
Undergraduate
Campus Location
Online