
Overview
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice at Waldorf University covering law enforcement, courts and corrections; 60 credits including 15 in the major. The page says it is available on campus and online.
- Official program name
- Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Awarded degree
- Associate of Arts · major: Criminal JusticeSource: waldorf.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: waldorf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- Forest City, IAFor 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
- Grand Total: 60Source: waldorf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Estimated time to complete the Associate of Arts program is two years with full-time enrollment. (full-time enrollment)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: waldorf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated AA in Criminal Justice, available on campus and online.
Degree title names criminal justice; five required CRJ courses cover criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, judicial process and ethics.
Source: waldorf.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: waldorf.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
- 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
Transfer pathways
- The associate program is designed to prepare students for entry into Waldorf's bachelor's programs with upper division standing.Source: waldorf.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
- RequiredApplicants transferring from other institutions submit official transcripts, if applicable.Source: waldorf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Other requirement
- RequiredEvidence of high school completion or equivalent.Source: waldorf.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 |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Undergraduate, onlineFrom the school's online tuition table | $345 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$20,700 = 60 credits × $345 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: waldorf.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Resource fee (online)
- $60 per courseSource: waldorf.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 Iowa.
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
- waldorf.edu/degree-programs/associates/aa-criminal-justice/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- waldorf.edu/online/admissions/requirements/ — Official admissions page, verified October 24, 2026
- waldorf.edu/tuition-financing/online-tuition-rates/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
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