Johnson & Wales University-Online · John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice (online)
Overview
Online Associate of Science in Criminal Justice at Johnson & Wales University Online, with 100 percent online course delivery and a stated two years to complete; the page says credits can be applied toward JWU's bachelor of science in criminal justice.
- Official program name
- Associate of Science in Criminal Justice (online)
- Awarded degree
- Associate of Science · major: Criminal JusticeSource: online.jwu.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: online.jwu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Johnson & Wales University-Online — John Hazen White College of Arts & SciencesSource: online.jwu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Providence, RIFor 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
- Not verified
- Duration
- 2 Years to complete your degreeSource: online.jwu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated online AS in Criminal Justice.
Degree title names criminal justice; sample major courses include law enforcement, criminology, criminal investigation and homeland security.
Source: online.jwu.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
- OnlineSource: online.jwu.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: online.jwu.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
Curriculum
- Sample majors courses: Law Enforcement, Criminology, Criminal Investigation, Homeland Security; electives include Juvenile Justice, Community Justice, Restorative Justice, Criminal Justice Ethics and Victimology.Source: online.jwu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Transfer pathways
- The page says credits can be applied toward JWU's bachelor of science in criminal justice.Source: online.jwu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Academic calendar
- Course length is 7 or 15 weeks; upcoming start dates listed as January 11 and March 15 (year not printed).Source: online.jwu.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 — Online undergraduate | $495 | per credit · 2026-27Source: online.jwu.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Career Catalyst Scholarship Institutional scholarship
20% tuition savings to eligible students
Eligibility: Eligible incoming undergraduate students enrolling in associate or bachelor's programs, available beginning Fall 2026
Source: online.jwu.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.
State authorization (online students)
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Rhode Island.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- online.jwu.edu/academics/associate/criminal-justice/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- online.jwu.edu/academics/graduate/criminal-justice/ — Official program page, 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
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