Criminal Justice A.S.C.J.
90 Credits
Program Description
The Associate of Science degree program 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
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation. As such, AIU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
Requirements
General Education
| ENGL 106 | English Composition I | 4.5 |
| ENGL 107 | English Composition II | 4.5 |
| MATH 125 | General College Mathematics | 4.5 |
| UNIV 106 | Technology and Information Literacy | 4.5 |
| UNIV 103 | Academic and Professional Success | 4.5 |
| UNIV 109 | Interpersonal Communication | 4.5 |
| | General Education Elective (1 Course) | 4.5 |
| | Humanities (2 Courses) | 9 |
| | Natural Sciences (2 Courses) | 9 |
| | Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 courses) | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 58.5 |
Lower Division Core
| CRJS 102 | Criminal Justice Today | 4.5 |
| CRJS 203 | Introduction to Criminology | 4.5 |
| CRJS 205 | Introduction to Criminal Law | 4.5 |
| CRJS 210 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 4.5 |
| CRJS 215 | Introduction to American Court System | 4.5 |
| CRJS 220 | Foundations of Corrections | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
General Electives
| | General Elective | 4.5 |
| | or | |
| UNIV 110 | Foundations of Career Success | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4.5 |
Total Credit Hours: 90