The criminology and criminal justice studies AS degree prepares you to work in corrections, juvenile justice, investigations, private security, homeland security or crime scene investigations. Graduates may transfer to a university to seek Bachelors degrees. Graduates of a law enforcement academy may receive college credit hours toward this degree. A variety of tracks are available depending on your career goals. Career specializations may include fingerprint training, private security and investigations, victim advocacy, and crime analysis.
Application Deadlines: Fall: Jun/01 Spring: Oct/15
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2026
Ybor City Campus
2112 N. 15th Street,
Tampa,
Florida,
33605, South, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
15 March 2025
Start date
January 2025
Ybor City Campus
2112 N. 15th Street,
Tampa,
Florida,
33605, South, United States
To be eligible for admission to an associate degree program at HCC, applicants must have the equivalent of one of the following: high school equivalency certificate (GED), Associate or higher degree, standard high school diploma.
English Proficiency
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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