Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete all Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements 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.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science Program Map.

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.

Core 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

16

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