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Degree Options

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Degree and certificate options to fit your needs

Criminal Justice degree and certificate options include: 
  • Associate of Arts (AA) in Criminal Justice 
  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Criminal Justice 
  • Basic Criminology Certificate 
  • Basic Investigations Certificate 
  • Behavior Studies Certificate 
  • Criminal Justice Basic Certificate 
Learn more about the class requirements for each of the degree and certificate options below.   
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Are you planning to transfer?

The Associate of Arts (AA) with a designation in Criminal Justice degree is designed to cover the same material as the first two years at a four-year university while allowing you to transfer all your PPSC credits. The Statewide Transfer Agreement lets students transfer to a Colorado public four-year school and complete their degree with an additional 60 credit hours. 
 
Transfer Options 

After earning your degree from PPSC, you might consider transferring to some of our top transfer partners: 
As a transfer student, you'll work with both your PPSC academic advisor and  your transfer institution to ensure your classes at PPSC fit your goals.

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