Associate Degree in Criminal Justice
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Associate Degree in Criminal Justice


An associate degree in criminal justice will open doors to rewarding and challenging positions in corrections, security, law enforcement support,* the courts or investigations. Globe University-La Crosse offers a criminal justice program that prepares graduates for a broad range of positions.

Learn more about criminal justice program at Globe University (GU). Call toll-free at 1-877-303-6060 or contact college admissions today.

Criminal justice courses

Core requirements in the two-year criminal justice program address the following topics:

  • Introduction to criminal justice
  • Investigation
  • Security
  • Corrections
  • Behavioral science
  • Protective services  
  • Criminal law and procedure
  • Constitutional issues
  • American legal systems
  • Legal terminology
  • Legal research
  • Supervisory management

Students also take general education classes, electives and a career development course. The associate degree program can be completed in 18 months of full-time study. Graduates are ready to work in our increasingly complex and diverse society.

Graduates of our associate degree program in criminal justice will be able to transfer their credits smoothly into the Globe University or Minnesota School of Business bachelor’s degree program in criminal justice.

Career opportunities in the criminal justice system

Students can look forward to a variety of positions in the criminal justice field, including the following:

  • Private detective
  • Corrections officer
  • Prison guard
  • Security guard
  • Federal airport security screener
  • Assistant parole officer  
  • Law enforcement support staff*
  • Investigator
  • Park ranger
  • Courtroom bailiff
  • Protective services specialist

Online option available

A student can earn the associate in criminal justice degrees through our online college or take some classes online and others at our Onalaska campus. This flexibility, and the strong support online students receive is a winning combination.

Contact us

Learn more about our criminal justice associate degree program. Call Globe University-La Crosse toll-free at 1-877-303-6060 or contact college admissions today to get started.

*In some states, graduates of our program will require additional training before they can serve as law enforcement officers.  Our college can help you identify appropriate training programs in your area.