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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

The Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice offers a sequence of courses to prepare students for entry level career positions in the criminal justice system and related fields. It also prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution of higher learning. The program provides students with the comprehensive knowledge to apply theories and principles and examine facts through critical thinking.

Advising Sheets

Note: Advising sheets subject to change. Seek Assistance from your Academic Advisor prior to registration.

Degree Requirements

1 st General Education Requirements

Class Description Credits
ENG 150 Introduction to Literature 3
ENG 151 Freshman Compostion 3
SPH 153 Introduction to Speech 3
ICT 150 Introduction to Computers 3
MAT 151 Intermediate Algebra 3
Select one 4 credit course from the following options for a total of three (4) credits
PHSCI 150/150L Physical Science
or 4
CHM 150/150L Chemistry
Select one 3 credit course from the following options for a total of three (3) credits
HIS 150 American History I
or 3
HIS 170 World Civilization I
HIS 162 Pacific History 3
CJ 150 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CJ 180 Introduction to Cybersecurity 3
Total Credits: 31

Total Credits

Class Credits
1 st Year General Education Requirements 31
Program Requirements 33
Total Credits: 64

Program Requirements

Class Description Credits
Note: Students are required to complete 12 credits from the following 100 level CJ Courses:
CJ 155 Traffic Functions
CJ 160 Patrol Operations
CJ 165 Introductionto Probation and Parole 12
CJ 190 Juvenile Delinquency
CJ 195 Introduction to Corrections
Note: Students are required to complete 18 credits from the following 200 level CJ Courses:
CJ 215 Foundations in Criminology
CJ 225 Victimology
CJ 230 Criminal Justice Administration and Organization 18
CJ 235 Cyber Crime
CJ 240 Police Community Relations
CJ 260 Ethics in the Criminal Justice
Total Credits: 30

Program Requirements

Class Description Credits
SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology 3
Total Credits: 3