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Associate in Arts

Criminal Justice Pathway

Empower Your Future: Discover Criminal Justice Pathway

The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Criminal Justice Pathway offers a foundational liberal arts education, emphasizing communications, humanities, mathematics, science, and social science while preparing students for a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.

This pathway equips students to transfer into a bachelor’s program as juniors and meets general education requirements. Students can complete their coursework online or on campus in Leesburg and Clermont, with the flexibility to choose electives that match their interests and career goals.

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Overview

The A.A. Criminal Justice Pathway provides a basic liberal arts education, with courses focused in five key areas: communications, humanities, mathematics, science, and social science; with particular emphasis on Criminal Justice bachelor program prerequisites.

Program Highlights

  • Prepares students to enter a bachelor’s program as a junior.
  • Satisfies bachelor’s degree general education requirements.
  • Complete courses online or on campus in Leesburg and Clermont.
  • Choose electives of interest.
  • Saves money by completing the first two years of a bachelor’s degree here rather than at a university.

Flexible Learning Options:

Almost all General Education courses are offered online and on campus in Leesburg and Clermont.

How You’ll Learn:

Almost all courses are offered online and on campus in Leesburg and Clermont.

Local Partnerships:

UCF DirectConnect guaranteed admission upon completion.

Program Length

The program consists of 60 credit hours and can be completed in two years when attending full-time.

Program Cost

Tuition costs for programs and courses at the associate’s degree level are $109.73 per credit hour. Additional costs will include textbooks, materials, and course fees. Learn more about our tuition & fees.

Scholarships

Students graduating from high school and enrolling at LSSC may qualify for other scholarships offered through the State of Florida. You will be notified of your eligibility after you apply to the College.

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Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work-Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid page.

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Outcomes

The AA degree is designed to prepare students to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, the education level required for employment.

Career Outlook

Designed to provide students the opportunity to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree for employment requiring that level of degree attainment.

The coursework is 60 total credit hours which includes 36 general education credits and 24 elective credits. It is suggested students complete their math requirements within the first two semesters of enrollment. 

Yes, LSSC offers various financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, and loans. Students should complete the FAFSA for consideration. Learn More.

Most courses are offered online, but availability can vary by semester.

LSSC provides academic advising, tutoring, and career services to help students succeed.

Interested students should complete an application through the LSSC website and meet any necessary admission requirements. Apply.

Application Process

A student must have a high school diploma or GED to apply to Lake-Sumter State College.

01

Submit your Application

Submit your online application and $30 application fee

02

Transcripts

Submit high school/GED and prior college/university transcripts

03

Financial Aid

Complete the FAFSA and other financial aid forms

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