Criminal Justice - A.S.
The Criminal Justice associate degree program prepares students for a variety of criminal justice career options, including entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections, security, and other related fields. This degree allows students to progress in their current employment and potentially branch out into additional opportunities and possibilities within the vast and evolving criminal justice landscape.
Students receive a strong foundation in the principles of the American criminal justice system, investigative theories and practices, and ethical frameworks to address criminal justice operations. Enrolled students can apply all credits earned toward the Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
- Apply foundational knowledge of the American criminal justice system to current issues within the field.
- Utilize fundamental investigative theories and practices to evaluate evidence.
- Describe ethical considerations for criminal justice agencies in serving diverse communities.
Criminal Justice
A two-year program leading to the associate in science degree
Credits Major Courses | ||
| CJS1002 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJS1090 | Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJS2040 | Corrections | 3 |
| CJS2050 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJS3075 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CJS3850 | Homeland Security | 3 |
| LAW3025 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
| Criminal Courts | ||
| Juvenile Justice | ||
| Criminal Justice Ethics | ||
| Community Policing | ||
| Victimology | ||
| Comparative Criminal Justice | ||
| Cyber Crimes | ||
| Community Justice | ||
| Restorative Justice | ||
| Race, Crime and Justice | ||
| Cultural Awareness and Diversity in Criminal Justice | ||
| International Relations and World Politics | ||
| Comparative Study of World Religions | ||
| Related Professional Studies | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introductory Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Workshop in Acquiring Social Research Skills | ||
| Deviant Behavior | ||
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Communicating | 9 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition II | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Connecting | 3 | |
One course with the Connecting attribute (ECNG), at the 2000 level | ||
| Experiencing | 3 | |
| American Government | ||
| Measuring | 3 | |
| A Survey of College Mathematics | ||
| Exploring | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Life Science | ||
| Introduction to Exercise Physiology | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Interacting | 3 | |
| Sociology I | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| 6 credits selected from 1000-4999 numbered offerings within the university | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 60.0 | |
Note: Students must pass MATH0010 Pre-Algebra or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in required math courses.
Note: Students must pass ENG0001 Writing Workshop or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in ILS 2000-level courses.
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