Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement

Online Degrees

Students may now earn their Associate in Science Criminal Justice Degree and/or their Associate in Applied Science Law Enforcement Degree primarily online. Criminal Justice online courses are similar to traditional classroom courses and should be approached with the same diligence. Students in online classes should be self-disciplined and structured in their study habits.

Additional Distance Learning options include Telecourses, Videoconferencing and Web-Assisted courses. College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is another option for fast track students (see Admissions section of JSCC Catalog or call Testing at (205) 856-7896). These are nationally standardized exams which provide students an opportunity to 'test out of” certain courses listed in this catalog section.

Look for various 'Selected Topics in Criminal Justice” listed under CRJ 290. These are seminar courses that require minimal classroom time and transfer to most universities including UAB. Jefferson State, being an accredited college, provides assurance of transferability of courses (see JSCC Catalog, University Parallel, Alabama General Studies Committee Approved Course Listing). Transfer 'Core Area” courses are also denoted in the Course Descriptions section of JSCC Catalog.

SWORN OFFICERS may receive up to 12 free semester hours in criminal justice once they have completed an equivalent number of criminal justice hours (minimum of 6) with JSCC. Official certification must be either an academic transcript from an accredited college or a letter on official letterhead from the academy and must be sent to Enrollment Services, 2601 Carson Road, B'ham, AL 35215. Six free hours are also available for Military credit (see same catalog section: Admissions, Credit for Non-Traditional Academic Work).

Jefferson State has five convenient locations: Jefferson (Carson Rd), Shelby (Valleydale), Pell City, St. Clair (Moody) and Warrior. Classes are available days, nights, weekends, and online to accommodate busy schedules. For further information, contact Cecilia Tubbs, Criminal Justice Program Coordinator.