Criminal Justice AAS
The AAS in Criminal Justice degree is 60 credit hours in length. The AAS degree may be transferred to local universities for those students wishing to obtain a BAAS degree. Transferring students should check with the university he/she plans to transfer to for information about the number of classes that can be transferred. Experiential credit may be available for students currently working in the field of Criminal Justice. For more information, contact the division chair, Dr. Cherly Gary-Furdge.
Upon completion of this Associate of Applied Science Degree, students will be able to:
- Exhibit critical thinking skills related to areas in the Criminal Justice Field.
- Demonstrate professional, ethical, respectful conduct to those of diverse cultures, customs, and beliefs in stressful situations.
- Communicate both verbally and in writing on areas related to the criminal justice field.
- Demonstrate the ability to use employment strategies related to the field of criminal justice.
This degree can be completed through a mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes. The program is designed to take two years, or 64 weeks, to complete and is comprised of the following suggested pathway or course of study.
Degree Requirements
First Semester
| RUBRIC NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| CRIJ 1301 | INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 3 |
| CJSA 1348 | ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 3 |
| CJSA 1317 | JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM | 3 |
| CRIJ 2313 | CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS & PRACTICES | 3 |
| CRIJ 2328 | POLICE SYSTEMS & PRACTICES | 3 |
| CJCR1304 | PROBATION AND PAROLE | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 18 |
|---|
Second Semester
| RUBRIC NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| CJSA 1342 | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION | 3 |
| CRIJ 1310 | FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL LAW | 3 |
| CRIJ 1306 | COURT SYSTEMS & PRACTICES | 3 |
| CJSA1325 | CRIMINOLOGY | 3 |
| CJSA 2334 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 3 |
| CJSA2306 | POLICE ADMINISTRATION, SUPERVISION, AND RELATED TOPICS | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 18 |
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Third Semester
| RUBRIC NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| SOCI1301 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
| MATH 1314 OR MATH 1342 OR MATH 1332 |
COLLEGE ALGEBRA OR ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL METHODS OR CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS |
3 |
| CORE | LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, CULTURE/OR CREATIVE ARTS | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 12 |
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Fourth Semester
| RUBRIC NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| SPCH1315 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SPCH1321 | BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| ENGL 2311 | TECHNICAL & BUSINESS WRITING | 3 |
| CJSA 2388 | INTERNSHIP | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 12 |
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Total Credit Hours: 60
Capstone Requirement: CJSA 2388 Internship - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies is the capstone requirement and may not be substituted. It should be taken the last semester before graduation.
Note: Most agencies require a criminal background check as part of the internship hiring process. Having a criminal record may prevent you from being accepted in an internship program.
