A balance of general, liberal arts and technical courses is offered to those students who intend to enter the field of criminal justice for the first time as well as those currently employed in the field. This program is designed primarily for those students who anticipate transferring to a four-year institution to pursue the baccalaureate degree.
It also is recommended to those students interested in pre-law studies. This program leads to rewarding careers in law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, rehabilitation, industrial security and numerous other positions in related areas at the municipal, state and federal levels
NOTE: Students pursuing careers in criminal justice or related fields should be aware that certain aspects of health and/or character may be conditional to employment.
The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is awarded upon completion of the requirements for this program.
Students who successfully complete the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Criminal Justice – Transfer (CRT) will be able to:
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Identify the various components of the Criminal Justice System including police courts and corrections;
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Describe the Criminal Justice Process from incident, initial contact with law enforcement, through the trial process and sentencing;
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Demonstrate an understanding of Due Process.
Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.
First Semester
|
Course No. |
Descriptive Title |
Credit Hours |
|
Composition I |
3 |
|
|
Social Problems in Today's World |
3 |
|
|
The American National Experience |
3 |
|
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Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
|
|
Public Speaking |
3 |
|
|
TOTAL |
|
15 |
Second Semester
|
Course No. |
Descriptive Title |
Credit Hours |
|
Composition II |
3 |
|
|
Human Biology (a) OR |
4 |
|
|
MAT 118 (a) |
Elementary Statistics |
3 |
|
The Corrections Process |
3 |
|
|
Criminology |
3 |
|
|
TOTAL |
|
16 |
Third Semester
|
Course No. |
Descriptive Title |
Credit Hours |
|
Police Organization and Administration |
3 |
|
|
Social Psychology |
3 |
|
|
Drug and Alcohol Use and Abuse |
3 |
|
|
Criminal and Scientific Investigation |
3 |
|
|
Criminal Law and Procedure |
3 |
|
|
TOTAL |
|
15 |
Fourth Semester
|
Course No. |
Descriptive Title |
Credit Hours |
|
Group Dynamics |
3 |
|
|
Juvenile Delinquency |
3 |
|
|
White Collar Crime |
3 |
|
|
Contemporary Problems and Issues in Criminal Justice |
3 |
|
|
Free Elective (c) |
|
3 |
|
General Education Elective (b) |
3 |
|
|
TOTAL |
|
18 |
|
|
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
64 |
a. Mathematics course. Students must meet math course prerequisites.
b. General Education Elective: Courses applicable to this program are listed in the General Education Appendices E, F, H and I.
c. See a full discussion of the free elective requirement. Subject area for Criminal Justice includes all courses labeled CRJ.