Program Outcomes
- Comprehensive Understanding of the Criminal Justice System: Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the structure, roles, and functions within law enforcement, courts, and corrections, and how they interrelate to promote equitable justice and community safety, with respect for diverse cultural values.
- Ethical Foundations and Decision-Making: Demonstrate an understanding of ethical principles and apply them to decision-making processes across criminal justice scenarios, fostering integrity and responsibility.
- Critical Thinking, Evidence Analysis, and Legal Application: Demonstrate the ability to assess criminal cases and scenarios by applying critical thinking, evaluating evidence, identifying relevant legal standards, and understanding foundational concepts of criminal law, procedure, and constitutional rights.
- Problem-Solving in Real-World Contexts: Use problem-solving skills to respond to complex, realistic criminal justice scenarios, demonstrating the ability to make informed decisions under pressure and within legal and ethical constraints.
- Effective Communication Skills: Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and oral forms, adapting to diverse audiences in criminal justice environments.
Credentials for Current Sworn Law Enforcement Officers
ASU-Beebe partners with the Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) of the University of Arkansas, ensuring that current sworn law enforcement officers can earn college credit through CJI and ASU-Beebe, leading toward the following credentials:
- Associate of Applied Science – Crime Scene Investigation
- Associate of Applied Science – Law Enforcement Administration
- Technical Certificate of Crime Scene Investigation
- Technical Certificate in Crime Investigation
- Certificate of Proficiency in Crime Investigation
- Certificate of Crime Scene Investigation
Related Careers
- Community policing
- Correctional treatment specialist
- Criminal investigator
- Forensic science technician
- Homeland security
- Law enforcement
- Law enforcement administration
- Probation & parole officer
- Victims advocate
- Wildlife enforcement
Costs & Fees
Transfer Options
A baccalaureate program in criminal justice is available on the Beebe campus through ASU-Jonesboro. ASU-Beebe has 2+2 transfer agreements with several four-year institutions in the state:
- Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
- Arkansas Technical University
- Harding University
- University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
- University of Arkansas - Little Rock
- University of Central Arkansas
- University of Arkansas - Monticello