Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science
Overview
Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon. The program page describes preparation for careers in areas such as 911 telecommunications, correctional facility control centers, security work and investigative field work.
- Official program name
- Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science
- Awarded degree
- Associate of Applied Science · major: Criminal JusticeSource: chemeketa.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: chemeketa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Associate track
- Applied, career-oriented associate degreeThe college describes the degree as career-oriented. Transfer of an applied degree is not assumed; check the college's articulation agreements and the receiving school's policy.Source: chemeketa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- Salem, ORSource: chemeketa.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 Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice at a community college.
Degree title names criminal justice; the page describes a program focused on principles and organizational components of the wider criminal justice field.
Source: chemeketa.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 campusSource: chemeketa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Other
- The page lists career areas for graduates including 911 telecommunications, control centers within correctional facilities, case and security aides, private and public security work, and investigative field work.Source: chemeketa.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
- Background check
- RequiredPassing a criminal background check is required on entry; program registration is not possible otherwise.Source: chemeketa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Other requirement
- RequiredA ten-panel drug screening urinalysis conducted by a college-approved vendor must be passed on entry.Source: chemeketa.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 |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Oregon and border state studentsFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $150 | per credit · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: chemeketa.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Out-of-state studentsFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $321 | per credit · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: chemeketa.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
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) — 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.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — NWCCU institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- DAPIP — NWCCU institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- chemeketa.edu/cost-aid/tuition-fees/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
- chemeketa.edu/programs-classes/program-finder/criminal-justice/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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