Associate of Applied Science Transfer Degree in Criminal Justice

USA

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What will I learn?

The AAS-T combines technical courses required for job preparation and college-level general education courses. These degrees are designed for the dual purpose of immediate employment and preparation for the junior year in a Washington state bachelor of applied science (BAS) degree program. The AAS-T degree generally will not be accepted in transfer-in preparation for bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degrees although the general education component of the degree will be accepted in transfer.

The Associate in Applied Science-T in Criminal Justice provides students with knowledge of the criminal justice system (law enforcement, court system, and corrections) and stages of the criminal justice process. The curriculum includes coursework in criminal justice and criminology, law enforcement and criminal justice ethics, criminal and constitutional law, and written, verbal, and nonverbal communications. The degree prepares students either for immediate employment or for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program. Career pathways include the Washington State Patrol, municipal and county law enforcement agencies, federal agencies, law practice, corrections, private investigations, security, and social service agencies.

Learning Outcomes

Degree recipients should possess the skills & abilities described below:

Apply basic investigative techniques for developing solutions to crime problems

Use critical thinking skills to understand and analyze verbal, non-verbal and cultural communications in the field of criminal justice

Define, explain and contrast the basic sociological, economical and physiological theories relating to the causation of crime

Demonstrate how the theories relating to the causation of crime, law building and law enforcement reflect the historical context of times and culture in which they were developed

Explain and analyze different social, legal and political responses to criminal behavior

Define and explain the different philosophies of policing and determine which philosophy a police department is utilizing by analyzing process, programs and organizational structure

Define and explain the ethics and ethical paradoxes that face criminal justice professionals

Define and explain the basic precepts of criminal law as it applies in the state of Washington

Define and explain the major reform movements which have substantially impacted the policing profession in America

Which department am I in?

Bellevue College

Study options

Full Time (90 Hours)

Tuition fees
$10,573.00 (8,92,086) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected February, August, November 2025

Start date

April 2025

Venue

Bellevue College

3000 Landerholm Circle SE,

BELLEVUE,

Washington,

98007, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Any applicant who has graduated from high school, or

Is 16 or 17 years old with proof of GED completion, or

Is 18 years of age or older

Acceptable English proficiency test results:

An Internet-based TOEFL (IBT) score of 61 or a Paper-based TOEFL 500

An academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with all sub-scores 5.5 or higher

DUOLINGO English Test: 95

A grade of “C” in English as a First Language on the IGCSE or O-level exams

An AP English Language or Literature/Comp score of 3 (Score of 3 places into English 101)

An IB English A exam with a minimum score of 4 (Score of 4 places into English 101)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Bellevue College

Bellevue College offers a superb range of higher education opportunities, with a comprehensive range of transfer pathways available.

  • 100-acre landscaped campus, with accommodation.
  • Highly successful transfer pathways to university.
  • Average class size is less than 21.
  • 86 percent graduate employment rate after two years.