Prepare to meet today’s growing need for law enforcement and criminal justice professionals.

  • Academic Division: Behavioral Sciences and Law & Social Justice
  • Program Type: Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
  • Campus: Gloucester
  • Career Interest: Justice & Forensics
  • Time Commitment: Two-years
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Accreditation: MSCHE
  • CIP Code 43.0107

Program Learning Outcomes

This program offers a broad professional education towards careers in law enforcement and criminal justice. Career-related subjects are balanced with compatible supportive courses to offer thorough preparation for, and advanced study in, the judicial system, police, corrections, security, and related fields.

  • Students who have completed the program should be able to:
  • Describe the criminal justice system
  • Explain crime and criminological theories
  • Describe policing models and practices
  • Compose investigative reports
  • Practice methods of investigative analysis
Law Enforcement

Ready to start this program?

Summer sessions are still enrolling with sessions beginning June 22 and July 13.

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Education Unique to Each Student

The support and guidance I have received from faculty, staff, and my fellow students has been nothing but astronomical. I’m so thankful for the knowledge and skills I have gained during my time at RCSJ.

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