A.A.S., Justice Studies - Criminal Justice

The following are A.A.S., Justice Studies - Criminal Justice program statistics for New Jersey in 2011-2012.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

JUSTICE STUDIES: 21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants, 21-1094 Community Health Workers, 21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other, 23-2010 Paralegals and Legal Assistants, 23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants, 23-2090 Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers, 23-2090 Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers, 23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other, 23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other, 33-1090 Miscellaneous First-Line Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, 33-1099 First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other, 33-3011 Bailiffs, 33-3040 Parking Enforcement Workers, 33-3041 Parking Enforcement Workers, 33-9020 Private Detectives and Investigators, 33-9032 Security Guards, 33-9090 Miscellaneous Protective Service Workers, 33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service, 33-9093 Transportation Security Screeners

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$46,800


Books and supplies:

$1,910


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within two years for an Associate's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Center in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $15,300 for six quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $18,300 for six quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 96% of graduates used loans to finance their education. For the 2011-2012 award year, the median debt for program graduates was:

Federal loans:

$16,321.00


Private educational loans:

$0


Institution Financing Plan:

$0


Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:
This 90-credit program is designed to be completed in six academic quarters over two calendar years.

For the 2011-2012 award year, 77% of graduates from this program finished within this time.


 

Eligibility for some internships required to obtain a Berkeley College degree and employment opportunities in fields related to this program may require candidates to meet specific health requirements or pass criminal background checks prescribed by law. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to contact an Admissions counselor prior to enrolling in this program. Note that law enforcement jobs typically require the candidate to be physically and mentally fit and have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, no felony criminal record, no domestic violence charges (felony or misdemeanor), no loan/credit card defaults, and the ability to be licensed (via your agency or department) to carry a firearm. A selection process involving qualifying examination and/or supplementary training may also be required. Job requirements for non-sworn personnel in criminal justice and related agencies vary.

 


The following are A.A.S., Justice Studies - Criminal Justice program statistics for New York in 2011-2012.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

JUSTICE STUDIES: 21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants, 21-1094 Community Health Workers, 21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other, 23-2010 Paralegals and Legal Assistants, 23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants, 23-2090 Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers, 23-2090 Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers, 23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other, 23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other, 33-1090 Miscellaneous First-Line Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, 33-1099 First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other, 33-3011 Bailiffs, 33-3040 Parking Enforcement Workers, 33-3041 Parking Enforcement Workers, 33-9020 Private Detectives and Investigators, 33-9032 Security Guards, 33-9090 Miscellaneous Protective Service Workers, 33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service, 33-9093 Transportation Security Screeners

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$46,800


Books and supplies:

$1,910


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within two years for an Associate's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Center in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $15,300 for six quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $18,300 for six quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 86% of graduates used loans to finance their education. For the 2011-2012 award year, the median debt for program graduates was:

Federal loans:

$20,655.00


Private educational loans:

$0


Institution Financing Plan:

$0


Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:
This 90-credit program is designed to be completed in six academic quarters over two calendar years.

For the 2011-2012 award year, 73% of graduates from this program finished within this time.


 

Eligibility for some internships required to obtain a Berkeley College degree and employment opportunities in fields related to this program may require candidates to meet specific health requirements or pass criminal background checks prescribed by law. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to contact an Admissions counselor prior to enrolling in this program. Note that law enforcement jobs typically require the candidate to be physically and mentally fit and have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, no felony criminal record, no domestic violence charges (felony or misdemeanor), no loan/credit card defaults, and the ability to be licensed (via your agency or department) to carry a firearm. A selection process involving qualifying examination and/or supplementary training may also be required. Job requirements for non-sworn personnel in criminal justice and related agencies vary.