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Criminal Justice (Associate of Applied Science)
An applied associate degree — built to start a career. About 2 years full-time.
Every course this degree needs — pick the school you want to transfer to and see which ones count there, plus what's open to register for now (Fall 2026).
$4,168
In-state tuition / yr
$45,813
Median earnings after
55%
Earn above HS-grad wage
Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.
9 transfer directly10 count as electives0 open this term (Fall 2026)
Showing transfer outcomes to Nevada State University for 19 required courses at Western Nevada College. Browse all transfer pathways →
Program Requirements (36 credits)
9 credits- Not offered this termIntroduction to the Administration of JusticeCRJ 104 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termIntroduction to CorrectionsCRJ 106 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termJuvenile Justice SystemCRJ 155 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termPrinciples Of InvestigationCRJ 164 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termPolice in AmericaCRJ 211 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termCriminal Law and ProcedureCRJ 222 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termIntroduction to the Courts and American Legal SystemCRJ 234 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termCriminal EvidenceCRJ 225 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termIntroduction to CriminologyCRJ 270 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termDarkroom Photography IART 135 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termIntroduction to Digital Photography IART 141 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termBusiness Speech CommunicationsBUS 107 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termOral CommunicationsCOM 101 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termSubstance Abuse-Fundamental Facts and InsightsCPD 116 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termIntroduction to CounselingCPD 117 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termCommunication TechniquesCPD 129 · 1 creditCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termPopular Culture and History: Organized CrimeHIST 226 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termIntroduction to StatisticsSTAT 152 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termCrisis InterventionSW 230 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
General Education Requirements (24 credits)
6 creditsThis requirement is satisfied by a choice of courses the catalog doesn't list individually.
Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.