Bachelor Degrees in Criminal Justice
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice prepares students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, courts, the military, and with civilian security contractors. Courses are provided in a sequence that enables the student to graduate in four years of full-time study. The program provides the multi-disciplinary education necessary for success in today’s diverse environment where law enforcement professionals are expected to deal with crime and disorder in sophisticated ways. Courses are delivered asynchronously online.
Associate Degrees in Criminal Justice
The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice degree provides students with a foundation in a liberal arts education, strengthened by Criminal Justice courses which provide the professional orientation needed for employment in local, state and federal criminal justice agencies. Courses can be completed face-to-face or online.
Minors in Criminal Justice
The minors in Criminal Justice allow students to select from a wide variety of courses in the fields of law enforcement and corrections to supplement their majors. A minor in Criminal Justice works well with majors such as psychology, chemical dependency, social work, sociology, business management, among many others.
Undergraduate Certificates
The undergraduate certificates offer short programs geared at expanding students’ knowledge in a particular content area.
Note. Our Law Enforcement Academy is accredited by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety and meets all requirements for New Mexico Law Enforcement Officer Certification. For law enforcement officer certificate state-by-state requirements, see the National Conference of State Legislatures database.
Graduate Concentration
Interdisciplinary Studies
The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is a unique degree program that allows students to study in multiple disciplines and see the interconnectedness of those disciplines. Students are required to complete a minimum of 36 credit hours in either two or three fields of study. Students work closely with a faculty advisor in each field of study. Courses are delivered asynchronously online.
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Graduate Certificates
The graduate certificates offer an 18-hour online program that expands students’ knowledge in a particular area. According to the New Mexico Higher Learning Council (HLC, 2020), “if a faculty member holds a master’s degree or higher in a discipline or subfield other than that in which he or she is teaching, that faculty member should have completed a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline or subfield in which they teach” (p.3). See the NM HLC website for faculty minimum qualification for teaching.
Graduate Concentration
Interdisciplinary Studies
The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is a unique degree program that allows students to study in multiple disciplines and see the interconnectedness of those disciplines. Students are required to complete a minimum of 36 credit hours in either two or three fields of study. Students work closely with a faculty advisor in each field of study. Courses are delivered asynchronously online.
Visit Interdisciplinary Studies webpage now.
Graduate Certificates
The graduate certificates offer an 18-hour online program that expands students’ knowledge in a particular area. According to the New Mexico Higher Learning Council (HLC, 2020), “if a faculty member holds a master’s degree or higher in a discipline or subfield other than that in which he or she is teaching, that faculty member should have completed a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline or subfield in which they teach” (p.3). See the NM HLC website for faculty minimum qualification for teaching.