Criminal Justice

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The Criminal Justice program at Nashville State Community College offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree pathways for students interested in law enforcement, corrections, public safety, legal studies, and criminal justice administration. Students explore criminal justice systems, legal processes, psychology, criminology, and public service while completing transferable coursework aligned with Tennessee Transfer Pathways. The program provides an excellent foundation for careers in criminal justice or continued study at a four-year university.

Associate of Arts

Start your educational career at Nashville State and benefit from smaller class sizes, expert faculty, and a personalized experience. Select from courses in Criminal Justice, Legal Processes, Psychology, and many more.

Length

Two years

COSTS

About $9,490 total in tuition and fees.

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COURSE LIST

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After Nashville State

The A.A. degree in Criminal Justice is best used to transfer to a 4-year college or university. We guarantee a successful transfer to complete your bachelor’s degree at a Tennessee public university with the help of Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs). Complete all the courses listed on the Criminal Justice A.A. degree TTP at Nashville State, and you will have completed the first two years of a 4-year bachelor's degree.

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Campus Availability: Courses for this degree are available at a variety of campus locations and online. To check current course offerings check class schedule.

Associate of Science