AA/AS in Criminal Justice and Corrections

The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice is meant for people preparing to work for municipal, state or private police agencies, or in correctional facilities at the local, state, federal or private level. It also serves as a stepping stone to a bachelor's degree. The curriculum combines general degree requirements, a criminal justice core, criminal justice electives and general electives. With a typical load of fifteen hours a term, students can finish in four semesters. Transfer students must complete a minimum amount of coursework at the university, including a set of criminal justice and forensic sciences hours. The program is delivered through Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio, and its requirements appear in the university's 2026-2027 academic catalog. Prospective students should read the catalog entry and consult the department about advising and course sequencing, since specific course lists, prerequisites and policies are set by the department and may change between catalog editions.