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Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice will be able to:

  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Understand and properly apply criminal statutes.
  • Recognize criminal conduct.
  • Apply key U.S. Supreme Court cases to real-life situations.
  • Present as a viable candidate for law enforcement/corrections work.
  • Develop strategies for coping with the stressors associated with police/corrections work.
  • Understand the role and procedures of the criminal court system.

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Related Instruction

Computation

CJ 105Applied Math Law Enforcement

3

Communication

WR 121English Composition

3

Human Relations

Human Relations Course

3

See the Related Instruction Requirements section for approved courses that satisfy the Human Relations requirement.

Program Requirements

Required Courses

CJ 100Survey of Criminal Justice Sys

3
CJ 101Introduction to Criminology

3
CJ 110Intro to Law Enforcement

3
CJ 112Police Field Operations

3
CJ 120Intro to the Judicial Process

3
CJ 130Introduction to Corrections

3
CJ 132Intro to Parole and Probation

3
CJ 201Juvenile Delinquency

3
CJ 202Violence and Aggression

3
CJ 210Intro to Criminal Investigation

3
CJ 211Ethical Issues:Law Enforcement

3
CJ 212Police Report Writing

3
CJ 220Intro To Substantive Law

3
CJ 222Procedural Law

3
CJ 226Constitutional Law

3
CJ 230Intro to Juvenile Corrections

3
CJ 232Corrections/Counseling/Casework

3
HE 151Drugs in Society

3
PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3
SOC 206Social Problems And Issues

3
WR 122English Composition: Argumentation

3
CJ 250ACapstone: Job Search & Interviewing

1
CJ 250BCapstone: Regulations & Communication

1
Electives

13

Students are encouraged to select courses in history, political science, sociology, psychology, writing, communication, computer science, and CWE to meet the electives requirement. A limited number of courses outside these areas will be accepted as electives. Please see your advisor to verify acceptability of electives not listed above.


Total Credit Hours: 90