Criminal Justice Schools in Arizona

At Pima Community College, students may choose to pursue an associate of arts degree in administration of justice studies. Like many other degrees available at Pima, this program is comprised entirely of transferrable courses that will lead a student to further study at a four-year institution. While affording a college education is often difficult, Pima is happy to lighten any academic financial burdens through numerous forms of financial aid. Pima students will be able to stay on the right track to graduation by making appointments with a Pima academic advisor. Counseling and veteran's services are available to all students, as well.

Arizona Western College offers several degrees in the criminal justice field, including an associate of arts and an associate of applied science in administration of justice, an associate of arts in cyber criminology, and a certificate in public safety. While many degrees offered at Arizona Western College afford student's with the opportunity to transfer to a four-year school after graduating with their associate's degree, many will also lead to job placement after just two years of study. Students can spend their extracurricular time on campus by participating in a student-run club or attending one of several campus events.

Like many of the degrees offered at Yavapai College, the criminal justice and security certificate can be completed through web-based classes. These distance courses are especially beneficial to students who are living out-of-state or have other time constraints to take into consideration. Yavapai College offers a number of unique learning options in addition to their traditional programs, as well, including non-credit courses for personal interest and courses geared towards kids ages five to seventeen. Yavapai students may also spend their free time by attending the YC art gallery and sculpture garden or attending a production at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center.

Eastern Arizona College offers several programs in the field of administration of justice, including an associate of arts degree, an associate of applied science degree, and an associate of applied science degree that leads into a bachelor's program. East Arizona College puts the education of its students in the hands of experienced faculty members who are highly trained in their respective fields. Students who wish to live on the EAC campus will be housed in modern, comfortable facilities, and will have the added benefit of close proximity to their classrooms. Writing and math skills centers are available for struggling students, as well as one-on-one tutoring is available for several other subjects.

Conchise College offers an Administration of Justice degree program that follows a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students to thrive in criminal justice occupations or to transfer to a four-year academic program after graduation. The program consists of 64 credit hours that are typically completed in four semesters. Students are also required to attend academic advising to help them determine the best learning path for their desired profession in the field. With department permission, students can also receive credit for completion of certified law enforcement training with eligible agencies.