Southeast Community College Area
Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science
Overview
Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice at Southeast Community College, 61 credit hours over four terms, listed at Beatrice, Lincoln and online. Specializations in Adult & Juvenile Services & Corrections and in Law Enforcement & Homeland Security are listed.
- Official program name
- Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science
- Awarded degree
- Associate of Applied Science · major: Criminal JusticeSource: southeast.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: southeast.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: southeast.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- Lincoln, NEFor 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: southeast.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Subjects
- Criminal Justice — core of the degreeCorrections — formal concentration / track (“Adult & Juvenile Services & Corrections”)Juvenile Justice — formal concentration / track (“Adult & Juvenile Services & Corrections”)Law Enforcement and Policing — formal concentration / track (“Law Enforcement & Homeland Security”)Homeland Security — formal concentration / track (“Law Enforcement & Homeland Security”)
- Tracks / concentrations
- Adult & Juvenile Services & Corrections · Law Enforcement & Homeland SecuritySource: southeast.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Required credits
- 61 credit hoursSource: southeast.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- 4 TermsSource: southeast.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Start terms
- Fall, SpringSource: southeast.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated associate degree in Criminal Justice with three specialization options, offered at Beatrice, Lincoln and online.
Program title names criminal justice; the page describes systems, investigation and reporting, and ethics coursework.
Source: southeast.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: southeast.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Online delivery
- Online delivery type not verified
- Campus visits (online option)
- Campus visits: not verified
- Class schedule (online option)
- Not verified
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-time, Part-timeSource: southeast.edu · verified October 24, 2026
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
Transfer pathways
- The page states that students who want to transfer to a four-year college take the Associate of Arts degree path instead of the AAS.Source: southeast.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Other
- Credit for Prior Learning program may recognize relevant work experience or academy training toward the degree.Source: southeast.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Estimated program tuition printed on the program page: $7,747 (estimate, not a rate).Source: southeast.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 — In-state tuitionFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $105 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$6,405 = 61 credits × $105 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: southeast.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Out-of-state tuitionFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $126 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$7,686 = 61 credits × $126 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: southeast.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Fees (facility + student activity)
- $22 per creditSource: southeast.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.
State authorization (online students)
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Nebraska.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
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
- southeast.edu/academics/public-service-social-sciences/criminal-justice/index.php — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- southeast.edu/paying-for-scc/index.php — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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