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Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice at Dakota Wesleyan University: general education courses plus 21 criminal justice credits.
Dedicated Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice.
Degree titled criminal justice; 21 criminal justice credits plus general education.
Source: dwu.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 |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Tuition, 12-16 credit hours per semester (2026-27 costs table; period not stated)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $33,600 | (basis not stated by the institution) · 2026-2027Source: dwu.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
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Eligibility: Accepted applicants are considered automatically; based on high school GPA (transfer students: college GPA)
Source: dwu.edu · verified October 24, 2026School-wide awards are listed because they apply at this degree level; eligibility conditions apply.
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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