Kaskaskia College · Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Associate in Applied Science
Overview
Kaskaskia College's Criminal Justice AAS prepares students for corrections, jailer and patrol officer roles; the page lists a four-semester cost breakdown.
- Official program name
- Criminal Justice Associate in Applied Science
- Awarded degree
- Associate in Applied Science · major: Criminal JusticeSource: kaskaskia.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: kaskaskia.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Associate track
- Applied, career-oriented associate degreeThe college describes the degree as career-oriented. Transfer of an applied degree is not assumed; check the college's articulation agreements and the receiving school's policy.Source: kaskaskia.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: kaskaskia.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Centralia, IL
- Subjects
- Criminal Justice — core of the degree
- Required credits
- Not verified
- Duration
- Not verified
Why this program is listed
Dedicated criminal justice AAS.
Program title is Criminal Justice; page describes preparation for corrections and policing duties.
Source: kaskaskia.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: kaskaskia.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Transfer pathways
- Department lists articulation agreements with Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Greenville University.Source: kaskaskia.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 — KC District 501 students, tuition and mandatory feesFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $166 | per creditIncludes feesSource: kaskaskia.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-district students, tuition and mandatory feesFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $265 | per creditIncludes feesSource: kaskaskia.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Out-of-state and international students, tuition and mandatory feesFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $425 | per creditIncludes feesSource: kaskaskia.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| All students — First-semester tuition for 15 credit hours (program cost sheet) | $2,100 | per semesterSource: kaskaskia.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
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — 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
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- kaskaskia.edu/academics/academic-departments/criminal-justice/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- kaskaskia.edu/academics/academic-departments/criminal-justice/criminal-justice-degree/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- kaskaskia.edu/admissions/tuition-and-fees/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
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