College of Western Idaho · Public Safety
Criminal Justice - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
Overview
CWI's 60-credit Criminal Justice AA, classified as an academic transfer program, with major courses in policing, law, corrections and criminology; the catalog states all requirements may be completed fully online.
- Official program name
- Criminal Justice - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
- Awarded degree
- Associate of Arts · major: Criminal JusticeSource: catalog.cwi.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: cwi.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: catalog.cwi.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: catalog.cwi.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Nampa, IDFor 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.
- Subjects
- Criminal Justice — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 60 minimum credit hoursSource: catalog.cwi.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- 2 yearsSource: cwi.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated criminal justice AA, available fully online per the catalog.
Degree title names criminal justice; major courses in policing, law, corrections, criminology and a capstone.
Source: catalog.cwi.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 · Online · HybridSource: cwi.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: catalog.cwi.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
Capstone
- Students complete a criminal justice capstone or internship.Source: catalog.cwi.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Transfer pathways
- CWI lists Boise State University and Lewis-Clark State College as transfer destinations.Source: cwi.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 — Lower-division, in-district Idaho residentFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $172 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$10,320 = 60 credits × $172 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: cwi.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Lower-division, out-of-district Idaho resident (plus $50 per credit, up to $500 per semester)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $172 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$10,320 = 60 credits × $172 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: cwi.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Lower-division, non-resident / internationalFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $336 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$20,160 = 60 credits × $336 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: cwi.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| All students — Program cost listed on program page (additional cost may apply) | $10,575 | entire programSource: cwi.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.
State authorization (online students)
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Idaho.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- catalog.cwi.edu/programs-study/criminal-justice/criminal-justice-aa/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
- cwi.edu/program/criminal-justice/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- cwi.edu/tuition — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — NWCCU institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
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