NHTI-Concord's Community College · Department of Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice, Associate of Science
Overview
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice at NHTI, 62 credits. The catalog says the program can be completed entirely online and includes courses in criminal procedure, criminal law, juvenile justice, criminology and corrections, ending with an internship or senior project.
- Official program name
- Criminal Justice, Associate of Science
- Awarded degree
- Associate of Science · major: Criminal JusticeSource: catalog.nhti.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: catalog.nhti.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: catalog.nhti.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Concord, NHFor 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.Source: catalog.nhti.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Subjects
- Criminal Justice — core of the degreeCriminology — core of the degree (“Criminology (required course CRMJ150C)”)Corrections — core of the degree (“Corrections Operations (required course CRMJ215C)”)
- Required credits
- Total Credits 62Source: catalog.nhti.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
Why this program is listed
Dedicated Associate of Science in Criminal Justice; the catalog says the program can be completed entirely online.
Degree title names criminal justice; required courses cover criminal procedure, criminal law, juvenile justice, criminology, policing and corrections.
Source: catalog.nhti.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 · OnlineSource: catalog.nhti.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.nhti.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Campus visits (online option)
- Campus visits: not verified
- Class schedule (online option)
- Not verified
- Internship
- Optional internshipSource: catalog.nhti.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- 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
Internship
- Students complete either a 3-credit internship (CRMJ270C) or a senior project (CRMJ275C); the catalog lists internship sites including the N.H. State Police and the U.S. Probation Office.Source: catalog.nhti.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Other
- The catalog states that background checks are completed by potential employers before positions with arrest or detention powers and typically before internship acceptance.Source: catalog.nhti.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
- Transcripts
- RequiredOfficial high school transcript (or equivalent) submitted directly by the school.Source: catalog.nhti.edu · verified October 24, 2026
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 — NH ResidentFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $238 | per credit · 2025-2026Calculated tuition$14,756 = 62 credits × $238 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: nhti.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Out of State / InternationalFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $523 | per credit · 2025-2026Calculated tuition$32,426 = 62 credits × $523 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: nhti.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Comprehensive fee
- $25 per creditSource: nhti.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
- 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 New Hampshire.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- catalog.nhti.edu/criminal-justice/associate-of-science/criminal-justice — 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
- nhti.edu/tuition-rates/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
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