Criminal Justice Transfer Guide for Students Pursuing an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree

The AAOT is designed as a general course of study that will transfer to a four-year institution. These courses are designed to assist the criminal justice major in acquiring the skills necessary to be successful in the field of corrections, law enforcement and juvenile corrections. Many courses meet the requirements of this degree, but some choices are better for criminal justice students than others. You will want to choose the classes that are required by the four-year Institution you plan to attend. The courses listed below are recommended for students planning to transfer to Southern Oregon or OIT. Other students should see an advisor for recommendations. Please contact your advisor for assistance when scheduling your classes.

Student Learning Outcomes

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 Arts Oregon Transfer degree.

Total Credit Hours: 90