Overview
Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice at Clackamas Community College, a two-year program of 90-91 credits with a cooperative work experience component. Enrollment is described as flexible, with a start in any term.
- Official program name
- Criminal Justice Associate Degree
- Awarded degree
- Associate of Applied Science · major: Criminal JusticeSource: clackamas.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: clackamas.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- Oregon City, OR
- Subjects
- Criminal Justice — core of the degree
- Required credits
- Credits 90-91Source: clackamas.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- 2 YearsSource: clackamas.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated Associate of Applied Science listed as a criminal justice program at a community college.
Program title names criminal justice; the page lists community policing, criminal investigation, patrol procedures and criminological theory.
Source: clackamas.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: clackamas.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Internship
- The program includes a cooperative work experience component with local, federal and state law enforcement agencies.Source: clackamas.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Academic calendar
- The page says the program has flexible enrollment and can be started in any term.Source: clackamas.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 |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Per credit (program cost estimate) | $136 | per creditCalculated tuition$12,240 = 90 credits × $136 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: clackamas.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Other published fees
- General Student & Tech Fee
- $14 per creditSource: clackamas.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- College Services Fee
- $40 per termSource: clackamas.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
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
- clackamas.edu/academics/degrees-certificates/criminal-justice — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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