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Associate of Criminal Justice AAS

Mohawk Valley Community College

Utica, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Criminal Justice (AAS) associate degree offered by the School of Public & Human Services at MVCC's Utica Campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core concepts in Criminal Justice AAS
analyze evidence
solve discipline-relevant problems
and communicate findings effectively in academic and professional contexts.

Career outcomes

Program Coordinator
Research Assistant
Project Assistant
Operations Associate
Professional Services Coordinator

Curriculum

Foundations of Criminal Justice AAS
Applied methods in Social Sciences
Research and analysis
Professional practice
Project or capstone study.

Entry requirements

Academic

Official high school transcript and graduation certificate (or equivalent)
English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5
ITEP 3.4) Or MVCC online placement test
Financial sponsor form with bank statement for one year
Immunization records. Selective health programmes add GPA
Prerequisite and test requirements on their own pages.

Accepted academic background

Official high school transcript and graduation certificate (or equivalent) for admission; any higher-education documents also submitted for consideration

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
TOEFL PBT 500

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Completion certificate
English proficiency evidence where applicable
Financial documents for visa purposes where required
Additional program-specific documents.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadline official website. Complete the free online MVCC application and pay the 250 USD enrollment processing fee (applied to tuition). Submit the official high school transcript and graduation certificate (with translation if needed)
Passport copy
Financial sponsor form with a bank statement covering one year
MMR immunization records. Show English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5 Or iTEP 3.4) Or take the online English and maths placement tests. Apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$9,250 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$250 USD

Program details

Campus	Utica Campus
Faculty or school	School of Public & Human Services
Department	Department of Social Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	65
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at Mohawk Valley Community College for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
3 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
170 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.