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Associates in Arts

Associate’s Degrees

An associate degree lets you build a strong foundation in corrections and the law. Learn more about the wide range of career paths available in the criminal justice fields, from law enforcement to crime scene investigation to working within the court system.

When you complete your associate degree at The River, you are guaranteed the right to transfer as a junior to a bachelor’s degree program at a Florida public university—or continue in a bachelor’s degree program here, like the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.

Criminal Justice Technology

Associate’s Degrees

The River’s associate degree in criminal justice technology gives you the foundation for a range of careers, from working in law enforcement agencies to insurance investigation.

You’ll take courses in criminal justice, corrections and the law, along with elective choices in areas like evidence, terrorism and crime scene investigations.

You can also save money in this program by taking advantage of our Open Educational Resources for criminal justice courses, which provide customized materials and eliminate the need and cost for textbooks.

Criminal Justice (B.S.)

Bachelor’s Degrees

Start or advance your career in law enforcement and corrections with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

This program will prepare youfor a leadership role in law enforcement at the local, state or federal levels, including probation, corrections, juvenile justice and private security services. This program also provides a strong foundation for graduate school or law school.

You’ll take classes with hands-on experiences and dive deep into a wide range of subjects that are relevant throughout the criminal justice field.

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