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An Online Associate in Criminal Justice That's Affordable & Flexible

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Earn Your AA in Criminal Justice Online

The Online Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice provides an academic platform for students seeking career-relevant education in addition to preparing for advanced criminal justice degrees offered by American Military University. Classes are facilitated entirely online. This unique flexibility enables students to fit a quality degree into their busy schedules.

The Online Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice empowers students with a solid foundation in criminal justice theories by increasing their knowledge of legal issues, law enforcement objectives, administrative functions and the impact of terrorism. Students learn valuable skills and techniques commonly employed in many criminal justice and related organizations. Students are part of a tightknit network of public safety and homeland security professionals who share the same vision for protecting their communities.

Classes are taught by practitioner instructors, many who have served as sheriffs, legal counsel, police chiefs, military and homeland security leaders.


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Part of American Public University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Helping You Save on Your Associate

Explore your options to make learning affordable.

* Zero-out-of-pocket tuition may be possible when the Freedom Grant® is combined with other forms of financial assistance, such as military TA or federal Pell grants. The Freedom Grant is available to all U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists. Military spouses/dependents are also eligible to receive a grant that covers tuition above the military TA cap of $250/credit hour for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.

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Have graduated with no APUS-incurred student loan debt

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Tuition for associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and undergraduate certificates.

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Out-Of-Pocket Tuition Possible

All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists are eligible for our Freedom Grant® that covers undergraduate and master’s-level tuition above the military TA cap of $250/credit hour.

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Textbooks & Ebooks

We provide no-cost textbooks and ebooks for all undergraduates.

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Transfer Credit Evaluation

AMU does not charge to evaluate and apply eligible transfer credit.

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Application Fee

There is no cost to apply.

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A University That's Got Your Six

Our roots are in the military, but we are open to all. Here’s why 110,000+ have chosen AMU.

Convenient

Our online classes feature weekly class schedules with no set login times. Our mobile app expands your access.

Efficient

Finish faster and save. Associate degree students can transfer up to 45 credits for military service, previous academic coursework, and job experience.

Personalized

Our undergraduate classes average 20 students, so you won’t feel lost in the crowd.

Relevant

Get career-relevant knowledge from faculty who bring their experience from government, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, defense agencies, technology firms, and the military.

Supportive

Our advisors are available seven days a week, and we have a peer mentoring program to provide support when you need it most.

Accredited

Part of American Public University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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