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Criminal Justice (CRJ)
Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Criminal Justice is designed
with a three-fold purpose: (1) to prepare graduates for entry level
positions relevant to law enforcement, (2) to prepare students for upper division
coursework at universities and colleges where a bachelor’s degree
is desired, and (3) to respond to the growing demand of law enforcement
employees seeking to upgrade their skills and knowledge base for career
advancement with a college degree.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program will be qualified for positions such as detectives
and criminal investigators, correctional officers and jailers, forensic
science technicians and protective service workers including TSA agents,
security systems personnel, homeland security offi cers, entry level administrative
positions, transportation security officers, reserve officer, safety
offi cers, intake worker positions, jail transport officers.
Program Educational Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in the Criminal
Justice Program, the graduate is prepared to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the sociological and psychological
theories of crime causation and evaluation of human behavior.
2. Apply critical thinking and problem solving techniques to the criminal
justice and computer forensics environment.
3. Demonstrate the ability to apply principles of statutory law and due
process within the criminal justice system.
4. Demonstrate interpersonal, written, and presentation skills required
for successful employment in a criminal justice field.
5. Consistently exhibit ethical behavior and respect for a diverse
community, applying services equitably to all people.
6. Be a responsible member of society and the workforce, applying
knowledge skills and abilities, ultimately, for the betterment of one’s
local community.
Associate in Applied Science
Degree Requirements
Semester I
Credit Hours
ENG 101* College Writing 3
CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
COM 101 Interpersonal Communication 3
MAT 100* Intermediate Algebra or 3
MAT 102 Numbers and Logic or
MAT 135 Statistics
POS 150 American Politics or 3
POS 151 American State and Local Government
*Course placement determined by assessment test scores and/or
prior college course work.
Semester II
BIO 101 General Biology (Lec.) or 3
BIO 116 Anatomy and Physiology (Lec.)
BIO 102 General Biology (Lab) or 1
BIO 117 Anatomy and Physiology (Lab)
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
CRJ 110 Introduction to Corrections 3
CRJ 122 Criminal Law 3
PHI 101 Critical Thinking 3
Semester III
POS 245 Criminology 3
PHI 111 Ethics 3
CRJ 212 Criminal Investigation and Report Writing 3
CRJ 296 Special Topics 3
CRJ 220 Police Operations 3
Semester IV
CRJ 201 Civil Liberties 3
CRJ 225 Race and Ethnicity Issues in Law Enforcement 3
CRJ 230 Independent Study or 3
CRJ 2XX Internship or 3 or 6
CRJ 296 Special Topics
CRJ 250 Criminalistics 3
___ ___ Open Elective 3
Total Credit Hour Requirements 61
**MAT 135 is a preferred transfer requirement.
Distribution of A.A.S. Credit Hour Requirements:
Criminal Justice
Math/science - 7 (11%)
Social science/humanities - 18 (30%)
High school prerequisites for admission into this program: H.S. diploma
or GED
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