.................................................................

 

 

 

 

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Criminal Justice

Admissions Requirements

Consumer Information

The Criminal Justice degree program of study aspires to continuously strive to grow and improve a dynamic broad based, innovative, and interdependent academic curriculum taught by competent, experienced professionals. The program places great emphasis on creativity and a visionary approach to its curriculum offerings. The curriculum is in a constant state of flux seeking to address changes and additions of new areas of expertise within the profession and presenting these to students. It is designed to develop among students an appreciation for a well rounded educational experience, competence in technical and professional knowledge and skills, personal initiative, leadership capabilities, and confidence. It fosters an awareness of individual responsibilities and contributions to the local and broader community, preparing students for further education and/or the current and emerging challenges in the criminal justice profession and employment market place.

Program Admission Requirements
Below are Admission Requirements for the AAS Degree in Criminal Justice:

• Complete the general admission procedures outlined in the South College-Asheville catalog and call and set up an appointment with an admission representative at (828) 398-2500. General admission includes the completion of the application to the college and all required forms, payment of an application fee, and completion of a personal interview with an admission representative.

Return to top of page

Consumer Information

Cost of Program
Tuition & Fees			$40,000
Books & Supplies			$3,984
On-Time Graduation Rate			67%
Reasons for students not completing on-time (i.e. 2 years for Associate degree programs, 4 years for Baccalaureate degree programs): Withdrawal for a period of time before returning to complete program, Academic performance resulting in repeat of one or more classes, Changing of majors (beginning in Associate program and changing to Baccalaureate program), and/or Part-time course load for one or more quarters.
An institution calculates an on‐time graduation rate for each program by: * Determining the number of students who completed the program during the most recently completed award year, * From the total students identified in step one, determining the number of students that completed the program within normal time, regardless of whether the student transferred into the program or changed programs at the institution, and * Dividing the number of students who completed the program within normal time, as determined in step two, by the total number of students who completed the program, as determined in step one, and multiplying the result by 100.
Placement Rate - July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
Number of Graduates	Number placed in Field or Related Field	Number Continuing Education	Placement Percentage
3	1	1	50%
Median Loan Debt - Year Ended June 30th, 2011
Federal Education Loans			$36,466
Institutional Loans			$0
Private Education Loans			$0
Employment -  Find Occupations on O*net
43-1011.00 - First Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers
33-10120.00 - First Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives
33-3011.00 - Balliffs
33-3012.00 - Correctional Officers and Jailors
33-3021.00 - Detectives and Criminal Investigators
33-3041.00 - Parking Enforcement Workers
33-3051.00 - Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers
33-3052.00 - Transit and Railroad Police
33-9011.00 - Animal Control Workers
33-9021.00 - Private Detectives and Investigators
33-9021.00 - Private Detectives and Investigators
33-9032.00 - Security Guards
33-9099.00 - Protective Services Workers, All Other

Return to top of page

 

 

Call Today: 1-828-398-2500