Central Maine Community College
Justice Studies, Associate in Applied Science
Overview
Associate in Applied Science in Justice Studies at Central Maine Community College, an interdisciplinary program offered on campus and in a 100% online option. The page describes it as designed to prepare students for transfer.
- Official program name
- Justice Studies, Associate in Applied Science
- Awarded degree
- Associate in Applied Science · major: Justice StudiesSource: 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
- Associate track
- Transfer-oriented associate degreeThe college describes the degree as designed to transfer toward a bachelor's degree. Which credits a receiving school accepts is that school's decision.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 (“Justice Studies”)
- Required credits
- Not verified
- Duration
- Not verified
Why this program is listed
Dedicated AAS in Justice Studies offered on campus and 100% online.
Official program title is Justice Studies; the page describes an interdisciplinary program for legal careers and the rehabilitative side of the criminal justice system.
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 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
Careers and licensure
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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/justice-studies/ — 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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