Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts
degree with specializations in business, accounting, information
technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human
services management, communication, psychology, and
paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum
provides a foundation and overview within the academic
disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics,
life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the
development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and
information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in
the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts
degree represents an important milestone for many students as
they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice specialization
focuses on policing practices, corrections, the criminal court system,
and juvenile justice. Students take a comprehensive look at these
topics through interactive assignments that not only develop their
critical thinking skills, but also enable them to recognize the
functions of the criminal justice professions within their community.
Students are required to formulate conclusions, evaluate decisions,
and develop opinions based on learned topics. Students analyze
relationships between the citizens, the police, and the court systems.