Explore the world of criminal justice with an Associate of Arts with a concentration in Criminal Justice* degree from University of Phoenix. This is a great way to start your journey into the field of criminal justice, corrections or security. In addition to building a solid foundation by studying policing practices, the court system, corrections and juvenile justice, you’ll develop sought-after critical-thinking skills as well as invaluable leadership abilities. All of the courses in our associate degree in criminal justice are updated regularly to ensure real-world relevance and are taught by leaders in the field of criminal justice and security.

University of Phoenix offers an Associate of Arts degree with a range of concentrations in business, criminal justice, education, health and human services, information technology, and more. The curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected concentration. The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Criminal Justice focuses on policing practices, corrections, the criminal court system, and juvenile justice. Students take a comprehensive look at these topics through interactive assignments that not only develop their critical thinking skills, but also enable them to recognize the functions of the criminal justice professions within their communities. Students are required to formulate conclusions, evaluate decisions, and develop opinions based on learned topics. Students also analyze relationships between the citizens, the police, and the court systems. Nine weeks in length, courses are offered in pairs, or "blocks," designed to complement each other. In these courses, emphasis alternates weekly between reading and online discussion one week and a work project the next. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.