The Associate of Arts in criminal justice is a two-year degree program that provides a foundation in criminology, law enforcement, and the justice system. Students also learn about the social issues affecting criminal justice as they prepare for a career in law enforcement or for a four-year degree in criminal justice studies.

The law and society major seeks to understand the nature of law and legal institutions from a variety of perspectives. The major is interdisciplinary with major responsibility in the Political Science Department and electives offered by the Administration of Justice Department. The program is designed to benefit both those who desire a liberal education and the student who intends to enter graduate or law school. The major provides preparation for transfer into four-year colleges and universities, especially the University of California at Santa Barbara.

The Administration of Justice curriculum is designed to meet the needs of current and prospective students interested in transferring to a four-year institution for the purpose of receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Justice/Criminal Justice so that students will have a smooth transition from the College to the four-year institution of their choice.

The Corrections degree and certificate program provides preparatory instruction necessary for persons who wish entry into four-year institutions for careers as Correctional Officers, Counselors, or Probation and Parole Officers with federal, state, and county agencies. Entry-level employment may be available after satisfactory completion of the AA degree or certificate requirements.

The Criminal Justice AA prepares students to transfer to a university in the best position for on-time graduation. Students will study how the American Criminal Justice System functions, why crime occurs, and have opportunities to study policing, juveniles, criminal law, investigations, and victimology.

Joliet Junior College’s Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice is a liberal arts-based transfer degree that prepares students for careers in corrections, legal services, fraud investigation, private and government security, and other vital fields that assure the safety and security of all citizens.

The Associate of Arts in Justice and Security Studies program provides students with a comprehensive background in local, state, national, and international security considerations. With an emphasis on both theoretical perspectives and practical concerns, the Justice and Security Studies program develops an interdisciplinary understanding of the fundamentals of security whether in law enforcement, information security, or national and global security.

The Criminal Justice Administration Associate of Arts (AA) degree requires 60 credit hours. For students wanting to obtain a bachelor's degree, this pathway is recommended for students interested in transferring to a 4 year school after Hutch CC. This educational pathway can be completed online.

TV shows like CSI, SVU, SWAT, NCIS, and Criminal Minds have captivated audiences worldwide. Their popularity has created a high level of interest for careers in the growing field of criminal justice with a need for individuals possessing skills in computers, science, technology, psychology, and social sciences.

The Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer (AA/LT) degree is designed to provide students with an opportunity to complete the first 60 hours of work toward a baccalaureate degree at a two-year or community college. Students who successfully complete a designated transfer associate degree program are eligible to enter a four-year public university as a junior, with all 60 hours (non-developmental) credits transferring to the receiving four-year university.

The Administration of Justice program prepares students for careers in law enforcement or corrections, such as police officer, detective, and parole officer.

The A.A. degree in Corrections/Probation provides the foundational education required for an individual's career entry into the criminal justice field, specifically correctional operations and probation/parole case investigations.

Criminology is the social-scientific study of crime, including the measurement, aetiology, consequences, prevention, control, and treatment of crime and delinquency.