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College of Southern Nevada · Department of Criminal Justice and Emergency Services
A 60-credit applied associate degree in criminal justice for students who intend to work as criminal justice practitioners or transfer to continue their education.
Dedicated AAS in Criminal Justice.
Degree title is Criminal Justice; courses in administration of justice, ethics, community relations, criminal law and evidence.
Source: csn.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
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
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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Nevada resident, registration fee, lower division (000-200 level)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $136.25 | per credit · Fall 2026 & Spring 2Calculated tuition$8,175 = 60 credits × $136.25 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: csn.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Non-resident part-time (fewer than 7 credits), lower division, charged in addition to registration and other feesFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $149.75 | per credit · Fall 2026 & Spring 2Calculated tuition$8,985 = 60 credits × $149.75 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: csn.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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.
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