Central Maine Community College
Criminal Justice, Associate in Applied Science
Overview
Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice at Central Maine Community College, offered on campus and in a 100% online option. The page describes preparation for entry-level criminal justice positions or transfer.
- Official program name
- Criminal Justice, Associate in Applied Science
- Awarded degree
- Associate in Applied Science · major: Criminal JusticeSource: cmcc.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: cmcc.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- Auburn, MEFor 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.Source: cmcc.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Subjects
- Criminal Justice — core of the degree
- Required credits
- Not verified
- Duration
- Not verified
Why this program is listed
Dedicated AAS in Criminal Justice offered on campus and 100% online.
Degree title names criminal justice; the page describes entry-level criminal justice careers, with law enforcement foundation courses.
Source: cmcc.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
- On campus · OnlineSource: cmcc.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Online delivery
- Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required campus attendance for the online option.All coursework is online and the institution states no required campus attendance for the online option.Source: cmcc.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Campus visits (online option)
- Campus visits: not verified
- Class schedule (online option)
- Not verified
- 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
Transfer pathways
- Transfer agreement with Southern New Hampshire University: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.Source: cmcc.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Transfer agreement with University of Maine Augusta: Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies.Source: cmcc.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Transfer agreement with University of Maine Farmington: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.Source: cmcc.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Transfer agreement with University of Southern Maine: Bachelor of Arts in Social & Behavioral Sciences.Source: cmcc.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Transfer agreement with Unity Environmental University: Bachelor of Science in Conservation Law Enforcement.Source: cmcc.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
- Career and licensure statements. The page states that applicants with a disqualifying conviction or conduct as defined by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy will be denied acceptance, because such convictions or conduct prohibit certification or licensure as a police officer in Maine.Source: cmcc.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
- Background check
- RequiredStudents taking Criminal Justice courses are subject to a criminal background check.Source: cmcc.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 |
|---|---|---|
| Out-of-state — Out-of-state rateFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $192 | per credit · 2025-2026Source: cmcc.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| In-state — In-state rateFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $96 | per credit · 2025-2026Source: cmcc.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| New England regional rateFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $144 | per credit · 2025-2026Source: cmcc.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Mandatory fees (shown with the 30-credit-hour cost estimate)
- $1,260MandatorySource: cmcc.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
- New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) — 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)
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Maine.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — NECHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- cmcc.edu/academics/programs/programs-of-study/criminal-justice/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- cmcc.edu/admissions-aid/paying-for-college/ — Official admissions page, verified October 24, 2026
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