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Criminal JusticeDegree Awarded: Associate in ScienceRecommended Course SequenceFirst SemesterCreditsENG 101 Freshman English 1 3CRJ 101 Criminal Justice 3CRJ 105 Police Community Relations 3CRJ 107 Industrial/Private Security orCRJ 106 Patrol Operations 3CRJ 215 Criminal Investigation 1 3PES 100 Concepts of Physical Wellness 1Second SemesterENG 102 Freshman English 2 3CRJ 111 Criminology 3_______ SUNY Math (GE 1) -MAT 121 or higher* 3/4CRJ 213 Police Organization Admn. 3CRJ 216 Criminal Investigation 2 3PES ____ Physical Education 1Third SemesterPSY 101 General Psychology 1 orSOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3CRJ 109 Critical Issues in Law Enforcement3________ SUNY Natural Science (GE 2) 3/4CRJ 226 Criminalistics 3_______ Restricted SUNY Elective** 3Fourth SemesterCOM 101 Foundations of Communication 3________ Restricted SUNY Elective** 3CRJ 103 Understanding the JuvenileOffender 3CRJ 211 Criminal Law 3________ Elective 3Total Credits: 62-64Program DescriptionThe Associate in Science degree program in CriminalJustice prepares students to continue their education infour-year degree programs in criminal justice or relatedliberal arts areas of study. These may include forensicpsychology, public administration, sociology, cybersecurity, criminology and pre-law. It is designed to facilitatethe acquisition of technological and critical thinking skillsthat are essential for success in the criminal justice field.Graduates of this degree program will have both thegeneral educational background as well as the criminaljustice expertise to pursue careers in the many diversecriminal justice areas of study.The program is regularly reviewed to ensure that coursecontent is current with contemporary issues that impact thecriminal justice system, such as homeland security,terrorism, cyber security, technological advancements,diversity and ethics. The program courses explorecontemporary criminal justice issues such as the nature andcauses of crime, crime as a public policy issue, racialprofiling and global issues such as transnational terrorism.There are specific courses devoted to the institutionaltreatment of the adult and juvenile offender as well as aninternship program where students are afforded theopportunity to utilize their newly acquired skills andknowledge in an actual criminal justice related workenvironment. This program assures the students of a solidfoundation to pursue higher education and rewardingcareers in criminal justice.Admission CriteriaAdmission to this program requires that students be highschool graduates or have high school equivalency diplomas(GEDs). If students are not high school graduates, theymay be eligible for admission to the College’s 24 CreditHour Program. If students are home schooled, they may beeligible for admission. (See pages 7 through 13 for moredetails on the admission process for all applicants.)* Students must complete MAT 121 (or higher). MAT102 can be counted as an elective.** Select two from SUNY Western Civilization (GE 5) orOther/World Civilization (GE 6) or Arts (GE 8) orForeign Language (GE 9) or American History (GE 4)lists. Do not duplicate category.This program can be completed in its entirety at eitherthe Middletown campus or the Newburgh campus.86 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2011