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A degree in criminal justice opens the door to many rewarding careers. At Globe University-Sioux Falls, our South Dakota college offers an associate degree in criminal justice. Students can complete this degree program in two years or less. To learn more , contact our Sioux Falls college. Call us at 1-877-303-6060 for information about our program, our financial aid options and the admissions process.
Career options with a criminal justice degree
Graduates of our associate in criminal justice college program are prepared for careers such as these:
- Private detective
- Prison guard
- Security guard
- Federal airport security screener
- Assistant parole officer
- Victim advocate
- Courtroom security officer
- Transit officer
- Law enforcement*
*In some states, graduates of our program will require additional training before they can serve as law enforcement officers. If it is your goal to serve in this area, please contact the appropriate state agency before enrolling in our program.
Criminal justice – online or in-class
Students in our criminal justice college program can complete their degrees in class or through our online division. We offer a robust support system for online learners to help them succeed.
Support student job searches
Our criminal justice program advisory committee includes experienced professionals in the field. In addition to reviewing our program, the members of this committee help our career services staff with identify job opportunities for our students.
Core topics in the AAS degree in criminal justice
- Business communications
- Introduction to criminal justice
- Juvenile justice
- Investigations
- Security
- Corrections
- Behavioral science
- Legal research
- Criminal law and procedure
- Constitutional issues
- American legal systems
- Supervisory management
Request more information about our criminal justice program
If you are interested in the associate in criminal justice program, contact the Sioux Falls campus of Globe University for more information. Learn about our college, our program and our admissions process. Call us at 1-877-303-6060.