Students interested in fields of criminal justice or law enforcement administration can gain an understanding of police operations through the study of police science. Areas of study may include the traditional topics of criminal justice and investigative techniques, or more modern focus areas may include such studies as cybercrime.

Associate of Science degrees are similar to Associate of Arts degrees in that they are offered by community colleges and require general education classes. They differ in the fact that Associate of Science degrees require elective courses on specialized science subjects.