Independent directory of US criminal justice, criminology and forensic degrees
Otero's Law Enforcement AAS (62-63 credits) combines the Law Enforcement Training Academy with general education courses. Academy applicants must meet the age, background and interview requirements printed on the page.
AAS degree that awards an academic degree on top of the academy certificate.
Degree combines the law enforcement training academy with general education and an introductory criminal justice course.
Source: otero.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
Curriculum details: 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
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Colorado resident, on campus, tuition per credit hour before College Opportunity Fund stipend (net after stipend 183.75)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $299.75 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$18,584.50 = 62 credits × $299.75 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: otero.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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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Same degree level and focus. Listed for discovery, not ranked.
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