AASCJ stands for, Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice. However, if you plan on transferring to a four year college or university for a bachelors degree after completion of this program , check with the transfer counselor at the college you are enrolled in. Typically, the associates of applied science does not transfer well, unless the college has a special articulation with a four year institution. In most cases, those who plan to transfer for their bachelors degree, take criminal justice as an associate of arts degree.