Community College of Rhode Island · Human Services
Criminal Justice - Associate in Science
Overview
Criminal Justice Associate in Science at the Community College of Rhode Island, 65-67 credit hours, completed at the Knight (Warwick) or Liston (Providence) campus; the page describes preparation for positions in criminal justice fields or further study at a four-year institution.
- Official program name
- Criminal Justice - Associate in Science
- Awarded degree
- Associate in Science · major: Criminal JusticeSource: ccri.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: ccri.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: ccri.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Warwick, RI
- Subjects
- Criminal Justice — core of the degreeLaw Enforcement and Policing — core of the degree (“Policing in Contemporary America”)
- Required credits
- Total Hours 65-67Source: catalog.ccri.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
Why this program is listed
Dedicated AS in Criminal Justice at a community college.
Degree title names criminal justice; required courses include policing, exploring criminal justice, criminal procedure, criminal law, criminology and corrections or juvenile justice.
Source: ccri.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: ccri.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Curriculum
- Major requirements include policing, exploring criminal justice, criminal procedure, criminal law, and a choice of corrections or juvenile delinquency and justice; general education includes criminology and The Science of Solving Crimes.Source: catalog.ccri.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Transfer pathways
- The college advertises a Joint Admissions Agreement with RIC and URI for students seeking a bachelor's degree.Source: ccri.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Other
- Several courses are marked as work-based learning courses in the recommended plan.Source: catalog.ccri.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, part-time (11 credits or fewer), general tuition feeFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $255 | per credit · Fall 2026 - Spring 2Calculated tuition$16,575 = 65 credits × $255 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: catalog.ccri.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Regional, part-time (11 credits or fewer), general tuition feeFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $380 | per credit · Fall 2026 - Spring 2Calculated tuition$24,700 = 65 credits × $380 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: catalog.ccri.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Out of State, part-time (11 credits or fewer), general tuition feeFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $756 | per credit · Fall 2026 - Spring 2Calculated tuition$49,140 = 65 credits × $756 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: catalog.ccri.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| In-state — In State, full-time (12 credits or more), general tuition fee per semesterFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $2,792 | per semester · Fall 2026 - Spring 2Source: catalog.ccri.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Rhode Island Promise Tuition discount
Eligibility: Rhode Islanders coming right out of high school
Source: ccri.edu · verified October 24, 2026
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.
Sources and verification
- catalog.ccri.edu/about-community-college/tuition-fees/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
- catalog.ccri.edu/programs-study/criminal-justice/assoc/criminal-justice-as/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — NECHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- ccri.edu/programs/criminal-justice-as/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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