Criminal Justice A.S.C.J.

90 Credits

Program Description

The Associate of Science degree curriculum in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare students to enter the criminal justice profession in a variety of first-line positions. Students in the program are exposed to the foundational areas of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, the courts, corrections and the juvenile justice system.

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate foundational knowledge of law enforcement, the courts, corrections and the juvenile justice system
  • Describe and differentiate the various explanations of crime causation
  • Demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities to obtain an entry level position in the criminal justice field

Requirements

General Education

COMP 101Introduction to Computers

4.5
COMP 102Introduction to Computers Lab

1.5
ENGL 106English Composition I

4.5
ENGL 107English Composition II

4.5
HUMA 205Art Appreciation

4.5
HUMA 215Topics in Cultural Studies

4.5
MATH 125General College Mathematics

4.5
 
PHIL 201Introduction to Philosophy

4.5
or
PRES 111Presentation Essentials

4.5
 
SSCI 206Aspects of Psychology

4.5
SSCI 210Sociology

4.5
SCIE 206Biology

4.5
SCIE 207Biology Lab

1.5
SCIE 210Environmental Science

4.5
SCIE 211Environmental Science Lab

1.5
General Education Elective (1)

4.5
Total Credit Hours:58.5

General Electives

General Elective

4.5
or
CRJS 240Careers in Criminal Justice

4.5
 
General Elective

4.5
Total Credit Hours:9

Lower Division Core

CRJS 101Foundations of Criminal Justice Systems

4.5
CRJS 105Theories of Crime Causation

4.5
CRJS 205Introduction to Criminal Law

4.5
CRJS 210Introduction to Law Enforcement

4.5
CRJS 215Introduction to American Court System

4.5
CRJS 220Foundations of Corrections

4.5
Total Credit Hours:27

Total Credit Hours: 90