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Criminal Justice
Prepare for a career in the criminal legal system, including law enforcement, corrections, law, forensics and more. Choose from certificate programs or an associate degree that enables you to transfer to a four-year university.
Learn more about the Criminal Justice program at Pierce College.
Criminal Justice Degrees and Certificates
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees can be completed in two years, while certificates will take up to one year to complete. Certificate credits will count towards an associate degree, and our associates degree can be applied to four-year degrees at our transfer partners.
- Associate Degree in Criminal Justice (AAS)
- Crime Analysis and Investigations Certificate
- Criminal Justice Certificate
- Explorer Cadet Pre-Law Enforcement Certificate
- Forensic Technology Certificate
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