AAS-T将准备工作所需的技术课程与大学水平的通识教育课程相结合。这些学位的目的是在华盛顿州应用科学学士学位课程的三年级即刻就业和为三年级做准备。AAS-T学位通常不会被接受为文学学士学位或理学学士学位的转学准备，尽管该学位的通识教育部分也会被接受。<br> <br>应用科学副学士-刑事司法中的T向学生提供有关刑事司法系统（执法，法院系统和更正）的知识，以及刑事司法程序的各个阶段。该课程包括刑事司法和犯罪学，执法和刑事司法道德，刑法和宪法以及书面，口头和非语言交流方面的课程。该学位为学生提供立即就业或转学
The AAS-T combines technical courses required for job preparation and college-level general education courses. These degrees are designed for the dual purpose of immediate employment and preparation for the junior year in a Washington state Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree program. The AAS-T degree generally will not be accepted in transfer-in preparation for Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees although the general education component of the degree will be accepted in transfer.<br><br>The Associate in Applied Science-T in Criminal Justice provides students with knowledge of the criminal justice system (law enforcement, court system, and corrections) and stages of the criminal justice process. The curriculum includes coursework in criminal justice and criminology, law enforcement and criminal justice ethics, criminal and constitutional law, and written, verbal, and nonverbal communications. The degree prepares students either for immediate employment or for transfer to a bachelor's degree program. Career pathways include the Washington State Patrol, municipal and county law enforcement agencies, federal agencies, law practice, corrections, private investigations, security, and social service agencies.