Criminal Justice, A.A.S.

Degree:  Associate of Applied Science
Major:  Criminal Justice
CIP Code: (27) 43.0104.00  
SOC Code: 33-3011.00

For more information, visit the Social Science and Education Department webpage or contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree is for students wanting to complete an associate degree and find employment after graduation, with no intention of transferring to a four-year university or college. The AAS is a multi-disciplinary degree program with courses in criminal law, investigation, corrections, terrorism, policing, and report writing; preparing students for entry level careers in the criminal justice field. Fast track options available.  For additional information about this degree program, go to the Criminal Justice webpage.

Embedded Certificate
Courses in these certificates may be used to award this degree.

• Criminal Justice Technical Certificate
• Correctional Officer Technical Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge, and abilities to accomplish the following:

1. Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for an entry level position in the criminal justice field.
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the organizational structure, common legal terms, definitions, concepts, and roles of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.
3. Students will identify individual rights as they apply to government and law enforcement interaction.
4. Students will be able to analyze evidentiary and investigative procedures.

Graduation Requirement

• All students graduating with an A.A.S. degree in Criminal Justice are required to take the Criminal Justice Exit Exam and the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found on the Graduation Exit Exam webpage.