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Program Description
Students who complete this program earn an Associate in Applied Science degree. The
Criminal Justice A.A.S. degree program is designed to prepare graduates to enter immediately
into a variety of criminal justice professions such as local and State law enforcement,
corrections, and private sector investigative and public safety occupations. The program
is also designed to benefit current criminal justice practitioners seeking to enhance
their knowledge, skills, and abilities to better perform their respective public or
private service responsibilities and increase promotion opportunities.
The A.A.S. degree program is comprised of an increased blend of job‐specific criminal justice course offerings with a reduced concentration of general and liberal arts courses of study. This program offers an optional concentration in forensic investigations through elective course selection. Students who successfully complete the A.A.S. degree in criminal justice may also continue pursuing a baccalaureate degree; however, transfer polices vary, and students should be aware that additional coursework in the general and liberal arts education areas are likely to be required at a four‐year college.
Program Outcomes
At the completion of the AAS in Criminal Justice Degree program a student will be able to:
Employee Potential
Graduates of the program will be qualified to begin their careers in entry‐level positions
in law enforcement and many other criminal justice professions. SUNY Ulster's Criminal
Justice graduates are currently pursuing careers with the Secret Service, Federal
Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs, Border Patrol, New York State Police, New York
Department of Corrections Services, New York State University Police, New York /New
Jersey Port Authority Police, Ulster County Sheriff's Department, Ulster County District
Attorney's Office, New York State Attorney General's Office, Ulster County Probation
Department, and various local police departments, including New York City.
Note: Subject to current New York Correction Law and other applicable law, convictions for criminal offenses may preclude employment in many of the fields of criminal justice and may prevent optional internship opportunities.
Requirements for Program Entry
Developmental Assistance Available
For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements or who have other
learning issues, extra assistance is available through the Learning Center, The Gary
and Janaki Math Center, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and
English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.
For More Information
For more information contact Admissions.