Associate Degrees
The University of Justice Associate Degree Program
Build a strong academic foundation for justice-focused study, public service, health, technology, and transfer pathways.
Your Foundation
Flexible Study, Clear Pathways
The Associate Degree Program is designed for students beginning college, returning to education, or preparing to move into a bachelor’s program. Choose a pathway that supports your goals while completing foundational coursework.
Program formats, course availability, and transfer options are subject to institutional and partner-college confirmation. An admissions advisor can help you plan a realistic sequence for your intended field.
College Readiness
Start With the Right Support
Readiness planning may include TEAS and TSI assessment pathways, based on your program and advising review. Supportive, credit-bearing remedial coursework is intended to strengthen core skills while helping students maintain momentum.
- TEAS and TSI guidance for applicable programs
- Credit-bearing support aligned with student progress goals
- Core prerequisite milestones mapped with an advisor
- Transfer planning before course registration
Pathway Planning
Progress With Purpose
Transferable Remediation
Transferable remediation may be available through HCCS and Texas partner colleges, subject to each institution’s current policies, course equivalencies, and acceptance decisions.
Standards Alignment
Supportive coursework is designed to align with applicable Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board standards, pending institutional confirmation and ongoing policy review.
Milestone Mapping
Work with an advisor to identify core prerequisites, readiness requirements, and the sequence that best supports your intended associate or transfer pathway.
All Associate Degrees
Explore 50 Program Options
Program titles and availability are subject to University of Justice confirmation.
Pre-Law Enforcement & Public Safety
- Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Associate of Science in Law Enforcement
- Associate of Applied Science in Police Science
- Associate of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration
- Associate of Arts in Homeland Security Studies
- Associate of Science in Emergency Services
- Associate of Arts in Community Policing
- Associate of Science in Security Management
- Associate of Applied Science in Crime Scene Investigation
Legal Studies & Court Administration
- Associate of Arts in Legal Studies
- Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies
- Associate of Applied Science in Court Administration
- Associate of Arts in Pre-Law Studies
- Associate of Science in Legal Office Administration
- Associate of Arts in Mediation and Conflict Resolution
- Associate of Applied Science in Records and Information Management
- Associate of Arts in Victim Advocacy
Corrections, Rehabilitation & Youth Justice
- Associate of Science in Corrections
- Associate of Applied Science in Correctional Administration
- Associate of Arts in Rehabilitation Services
- Associate of Arts in Youth Justice Studies
- Associate of Science in Juvenile Justice
- Associate of Applied Science in Reentry Services
- Associate of Arts in Behavioral Health and Justice
- Associate of Science in Substance Use Services
Public Health, Emergency Management & Nursing
- Associate of Science in Public Health
- Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Management
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Associate of Applied Science in Community Health
- Associate of Science in Health Services Administration
- Associate of Applied Science in Disaster Preparedness
- Associate of Science in Epidemiology Foundations
- Associate of Applied Science in Medical Legal Studies
Public Administration & Institutional Governance
- Associate of Arts in Public Administration
- Associate of Science in Government Studies
- Associate of Applied Science in Municipal Administration
- Associate of Arts in Nonprofit Management
- Associate of Science in Policy Studies
- Associate of Applied Science in Institutional Management
- Associate of Arts in Community Development
- Associate of Science in Public Finance
Cyber, Intelligence & Financial Crime
- Associate of Science in Cybersecurity
- Associate of Applied Science in Digital Forensics
- Associate of Science in Intelligence Studies
- Associate of Applied Science in Financial Crime Investigation
- Associate of Arts in Fraud Examination
- Associate of Science in Information Assurance
- Associate of Applied Science in Cybercrime Investigation
- Associate of Science in Data Analytics for Justice
- Associate of Applied Science in Compliance and Risk Management
Next Steps
How to Start
1. Choose a program area. 2. Connect with an admissions advisor. 3. Complete readiness steps, including TEAS or TSI when applicable. 4. Apply and build your course plan.
Admissions advisors can confirm program availability, transfer considerations, and next steps before you enroll.