Program Description

The program provides students a foundational understanding of the operation of the criminal justice system.


Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities

The program prepares students to either transfer to a four-year institution and complete a bachelor degree in criminal justice or pursue careers in the criminal justice system such as Adult Corrections, Juvenile Correction, or Adult and Juvenile Probation and Parole. For transfers to Lewis University, please click here for more information or contact the Advisement Office at the contact information below.

Contact and Advising Information

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Information about the associate of arts in criminal justice program is available from the Advisement Center at 505.925.8907 or vcadvise@unm.edu, or the Academic Affairs Office at 505.925.8600.


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