Criminal Justice
Overview
The Lieutenant Patrick Weatherford Criminal Justice program at ASU-Newport provides coursework and credentials for students desiring a career in the criminal justice field. The program was named in the Fall of 2017 in honor of Lieutenant Patrick Weatherford. Lieutenant Weatherford was a 15-year veteran of the Newport Police Department and a distinguished alumni of ASU-Newport who was killed in the line of duty in June of 2017. As exemplified by the legacy of Lieutenant Weatherford, the Criminal Justice Program seeks to provide the highest quality and standard for our students.
Currently, the program culminates in an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice. The courses in the program are delivered both online and in the traditional classroom to fully meet the needs of today's diverse student population. Students who complete a degree in Criminal Justice have the ability to be employed in law enforcement, corrections and many related fields. Additionally, the Associate of Science in Criminal Justice is fully transferable to several 4-year Bachelor degree programs in the state through 2+2 articulation agreements. This allows our students to complete their first two years at ASUN and seamlessly transfer to a program with one of our many college and university partners.
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Length of Program: 2 years
Campus Availability: Jonesboro, Newport, Online
Course Availability: Fall, Spring & Summer
2023-2024 Associate of Science Degree Plan
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Length of Program: 9 Months
Campus Availability: Jonesboro, Newport, Online
Course Availability: Fall, Spring & Summer
2023-2024 Technical Certificate Degree Plan
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Length of Program: 16 Weeks
Campus Availability: Jonesboro, Newport, Online
Course Availability: Fall, Spring & Summer
2023-2024 Certificate of Proficiency Degree Plan
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This degree is for existing law enforcement officers only, in partnership with the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute.
Length of Program: 2 years
Campus Availability: Jonesboro, Newport, Online
Course Availability: Fall, Spring & Summer
This degree is for existing law enforcement officers only, in partnership with the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute.
Length of Program: 9 Months
Campus Availability: Jonesboro, Newport, Online
Course Availability: Fall, Spring & Summer
2023-2024 CSI Technical Certificate Degree Plan
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This degree is for existing law enforcement officers only, in partnership with the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute.
Length of Program: 16 Weeks
Campus Availability: Jonesboro, Newport, Online
Course Availability: Fall, Spring & Summer
2023-2024 CSI Certificate of Proficiency Degree Plan
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This degree is for existing law enforcement officers only, in partnership with the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute.
Length of Program: 2 years
Campus Availability: Jonesboro, Newport, Online
Course Availability: Fall, Spring & Summer
2023-2024 Law Enforcement Administration AAS Degree Plan
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This degree is for existing law enforcement officers only, in partnership with the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute.
Length of Program: 9 Months
Campus Availability: Jonesboro, Newport, Online
Course Availability: Fall, Spring & Summer
2023-2024 Law Enforcement Administration TC Degree Plan
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This degree is for existing law enforcement officers only, in partnership with the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute.
Length of Program: 16 Weeks
Campus Availability: Jonesboro, Newport, Online
Course Availability: Fall, Spring & Summer
2023-2024 Law Enforcement Administration CP Degree Plan
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Below is information on careers in Criminal Justice.
Below is information on careers in Crime Scene Investigation.
Below is more information on careers in Law Enforcement Administration.
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Students who complete an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice at ASUN have the option to transfer to a four-year institution to complete their bachelor's degree. ASUN has an articulation agreement in place with Arkansas State University. This means that if you meet all of the academic requirements, your courses from ASUN transfer to A-State! Click here to learn more about the articulation agreement for Criminology.
Below is more information concerning financial aid eligibility.
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Academic Degree |
Title IV (Pell, Loans, FWS, and other federal grants) |
ASUN Institutional Scholarships |
Arkansas Department of Higher Education Scholarships |
Private Scholarships |
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Certificate of Proficiency |
Not Eligible |
Eligible |
TBD |
Eligible |
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Technical Certificate |
Eligible |
Eligible |
Eligible |
Eligible |
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Associate of Science |
Eligible |
Eligible |
Eligible |
Eligible |
Click here for more information about financial aid and scholarships.
If you have questions, please email financialaid@asun.edu .