Criminal Justice A.A.S.
Faculty Contact
Chuck MorrisonCriminal Justice, A.A.S.
Direct-to-Career Program | Available 70% Online
The Criminal Justice program has disciplines for those who want to go into an area
of law enforcement as well as those interested in continuing through to an advanced
degree. The A.A.S. program is designed for those interested in going into any area
of law enforcement, whether it be local, state or federal. It combines a solid liberal
arts program with many practical courses based on the criminal justice system.
Recognized throughout the northeast as an exceptional educational facility, SUNY CCC features state-of-the-art investigative tools. It is also a New York State regional training center that certifies law enforcement officers. Newly added to the A.A.S. program is a Law Enforcement Track, allowing students to attain a level of expertise in the areas of New York State laws, crime scene investigations, physical training, defensive tactics, emergency medical services, emergency vehicle operations, and many other ancillary police activities sufficient for New York State Phase I Certification. Graduates will receive both a Criminal Justice A.A.S. degree and a Police Basic Training certification.
Career Outlook
| Job Title | Degree Needed | Regional/State Average Entry Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Associate's | $52,610 / $55,540 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | Associate's | $50,890 / $58,190 |
Effective July 1, 2024, federal regulation requires institutions of higher education to make a determination whether a Title IV eligible academic program that leads to professional licensure or certification meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the U.S. State where the institution is located and the U.S. States where “distance education” students are located at the time of initial enrollment in the program, as well as U.S. States where the program is advertised as meeting such requirements, and if applicable, the U.S. State where students attest they intend to be licensed/certified. The Criminal Justice AAS Degree Program (Police Track) program at Corning Community College is registered by the New York State Education Department and thus meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification for New York State. Through a good faith effort, and for the purpose of complying with the federal regulation, we have determined that the Criminal Justice AAS Degree Program (Police Track) program at Corning Community College meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the following U.S. States: New York State; however, it is important to note that Corning Community College is not the licensure/certification authority in these U.S. States and cannot assess whether an individual candidate will be issued a license/certificate in these U.S. States and instead it is incumbent on each individual candidate to contact the licensure/certification authority in the applicable U.S. State for any further guidance on the requirements for licensure/certification requirements and application processes.