CRIMINAL JUSTICE*Associate in Science |
The Criminal Justice degree is designed to prepare students for careers in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Juvenile Justice, or Courts. In addition, it also serves as the academic foundation to transfer on to complete a baccalaureate degree. For those already in service the program provides educational progress for promotion and other career development purposes. The degree of Associate in Science with a major in Criminal Justice will be awarded upon completion of all requirements.
Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of the program of study, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues, concepts, philosophies and theories in the field of Criminal Justice.
- Explain and discuss various theories of crime causation and societal response, and the techniques of prevention and treatment of crime.
- Describe the role of the courts in the administration of justice.
- Apply constitutional principles that protect the rights of citizens and regulate criminal justice agencies.
- Identify and discuss procedures necessary to establish a lawful arrest and search, proper judicial procedures, and the admissibility of evidence.
- Explain principles of effective law enforcement and security administration.
- Describe the structure and procedures of juvenile court; the function and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies; and the processing and disposition of juvenile cases.
- Articulate the role of corrections in the criminal justice system.
- Think logically and critically in order to formulate, present, and defend logical arguments.
- Comprehend information presented in written or spoken form, and communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form.
- Apply the knowledge of ethical principles with the high standards expected of criminal justice practitioners.
| Fall Semester | TH | LAB | CR | |
| SOC125 | American Justice System | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CRJ121 | Criminal Procedure | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ENGL110 | English Composition | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| CIS110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PHIL240 | Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Spring Semester | TH | LAB | CR | |
| CRJ123 | Criminal Law | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| CRJ210 | Juvenile Justice Administration | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYC110 | Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| POL220 | Public Administration | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Fall Semester | TH | LAB | CR | |
| CRJ150 | Criminology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CRJ205 | Police Operations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CRJ215 | Corrections Operations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXXXX | General Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH131 | College Algebra I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYC205 | Crisis Intervention | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Spring Semester | TH | LAB | CR | |
| BIOL106 | Human Body | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BIOL107 | Human Body Lab | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| CRJ225 | Drug Abuse and the Law | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CRJ230 | Justice and the Community | |||
ENGL210 or ENGLXXX |
Communications or English Elective |
3 | 0 | 3 |
CRJ270 or CRJ275* |
Senior Project (3-0-3) or Criminal Justice Internship (0-9-3) |
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| 0-3 | 2 | 16 | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS - 67 |
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