Associate of Applied Science 

If you are looking to train for a new career in criminal justice, or if you want to advance your current career, Kaplan Career Institute could offer you the opportunity to achieve your goals. Our criminal justice program is designed to prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and work habits required for entry-level positions in this growing field.

 Firearms Training Simulator 

Get ahead of the competition and get the education you need. As a student in Kaplan Career Institute’s criminal justice program, you will practice proper techniques used by criminal justice professionals through an exclusive Firearms Training Simulator.

 

·         Experience simulated real-world law enforcement scenarios.

·         Make split-second decisions regarding the use of force in over 400 live action situations taken from actual police records.

·         Participate in judgment training that is as close to reality as you can experience without being in actual danger.

·         Train on equipment and in scenarios similar to those used by law enforcement agents.*

·         Develop crucial observation skills that are essential for success in a variety of criminal justice careers.

 Criminal Justice Program Features  

This program provides comprehensive training in the areas of corrections, criminal investigation, juvenile delinquency, criminal behavior, crime and loss prevention, corporate security, and law enforcement. If you want to train for a meaningful career that gives you a sense of value and allows you to make a positive difference in your community, criminal justice may be right for you. A degree in criminal justice could open the door to exciting careers in law enforcement, forensic science, security services, or a variety of fields that require a dedication to duty and a commitment to public safety.*

Our criminal justice program offers:

·         A strong emphasis in various areas of criminal justice and homeland security

·         A hands-on approach to theories and techniques

·         General education courses

 Potential Career Opportunities  

With an associate's degree from our criminal justice program, you can seek entry-level positions in these areas:

·         Security management

·         Homeland security

·         Private security

·         Loss prevention  

·         Border patrol

·         Juvenile detention officer 

·         Airport security

·         Undercover security

·         Corrections

·         Probation and parole

 

Please complete the form below and an Admissions Representative will contact you to answer your questions.
    * Indicates Required Fields
    Area of Interest:
  • *Campus:
  • *Area of Study:
  • *Program of Study:
    • Your Information:
  • *First Name:
  • *Last Name:
  • *Street Address:
  • Street Address 2:
  • *City:
  • *State:
  • *Zip Code:
  • *Email:
  • *Home Phone:
  • Alternate Phone:
  • *High School or GED Graduate:
  • *High School Graduation Year:
    • .
  • How did you hear about us?






By submitting this form, I agree that Kaplan, including its affiliates, may contact me via email, telephone, text, or prerecorded message regarding its programs and offers, as well as those of a third-party institution. If I reside outside the United States, I consent to the transfer of my data to the United States.


* We collect personally identifiable information from you only when you voluntarily submit it. Personal information is used for the purposes of your enrollment only. We value your privacy.

* Additional academy training may be required for law enforcement positions.