
American Public University System
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
Overview
Online Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice (60 credits) on the legal system and law enforcement principles.
- Official program name
- Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Awarded degree
- Associate of Arts · major: Criminal JusticeSource: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Degree level
- Associate
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or a closely related justice subject.Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- Charles Town, WVFor the online option this is where the school is located — not a residency requirement, and not a guarantee that you may enroll from your state.
- Subjects
- Criminal Justice — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 60 creditsSource: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
- Start terms
- MonthlySource: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated AA in Criminal Justice offered online.
Degree title names criminal justice.
Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- OnlineSource: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Online delivery
- Online delivery type not verified
- Campus visits (online option)
- Campus visits: not verified
- Class schedule (online option)
- AsynchronousSource: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
The program page does not say whether the online option requires campus visits. Ask the school before you apply — missing information is not “no requirement”.
Curriculum
Capstone
- Sophomore seminar is the final course for the degree.Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
- Career and licensure statements. Program page states the degree is not designed to meet professional licensure or certification requirements.Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
Admissions
- Transfer credit
- OptionalUp to 45 credits may transfer.Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Application fee
- Not requiredNo application fee.Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Other requirement
- RequiredFirst-time students need a high school diploma or equivalent.Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Standard rate, undergraduate | $360 | per creditCalculated tuition$21,600 = 60 credits × $360 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Graduation fee
- $250 entire programSource: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
State authorization (online students)
- The system states it is authorized by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and other agencies in states where it has campuses. Official pageSource: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- apu.apus.edu/online-associate-degrees/associate-of-arts-in-criminal-justice/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- apu.apus.edu/online-bachelor-degrees/bachelor-of-science-in-criminal-justice/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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