Criminal Justice (Associate's)

Are you interested in a career in crime prevention and public protection? A Criminal Justice Associate's Degree from FMU Online will teach you how to maintain law and order and protect life and property. You'll also learn how to conduct administration, planning and research services in a variety of crucial fields. In a matter of months, you can be ready for critical entry-level positions in the Criminal Justice field.

The program offers a broad overview of the criminal justice system. It will prepare you for entry-level career opportunities in corrections, criminology, probation, case work, social work and more. (Note: the Criminal Justice programs are not training programs for law enforcement officers.)

The courses are designed to be interesting and to offer a balance of theory and application in the areas of:
-Criminology
-Criminal Evidence
-Criminal Procedure
-Introduction to Corrections
-Policing
-Criminal Justice Report Writing
-Constitutional Law
-Principles of Management
-Computer Applications

You'll study the national criminal justice system, correctional organizations and law enforcement agencies. You'll explore the causes and explanations of criminal behavior. And you'll learn the rules of evidence, basic investigative techniques and the philosophy of criminal law.