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.
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Degree Requirements
1st Year General Education
| Class |
Description |
Credits |
| CLP 150A |
College and Life PLanning |
1 |
| ENG 150 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| ENG 151 |
Freshman Composition |
3 |
| SPH 153 |
Introduction to Business |
|
| OR |
3 |
| DRA 170 |
Oral Interpreatation of Literature |
|
| ICT 150 |
Introduction to Computers |
|
| OR |
3 |
| ICT 170 |
Microcomputer Applications |
|
| MAT 151 |
Intermediate Algebra |
3 |
| Total: |
16 |
2nd Year General Education
| Class |
Description |
Credits |
| PHSCI 150/150L |
Physical Science/Lab |
|
| OR |
4 |
| CHM 150/150L |
Chemistry I/Lab |
|
| HIS 150 |
American History I |
|
| OR |
3 |
| HIS 170 |
World Civilization |
|
| HIS 162 |
Pacific History |
3 |
| CJ 150 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
| CS 180 |
Introduction to Cybersecurity |
3 |
| Total: |
16 |
Program Requirements
| Class |
Description |
Credits |
| Note: Students are required to complete 15 credits form the following 100 level CJ Courses: |
| CJ 155 |
Traffic Functions |
|
| OR |
|
| CJ 160 |
Patrol Operations |
|
| OR |
|
| CJ 165 |
Introduction to Probation and Parole |
15 |
| OR |
|
| CJ 170 |
Criminal Evidence |
|
| OR |
|
| CJ 175 |
Criminal Investigation |
|
| OR |
|
| CJ 190 |
Juvenile Delinquency |
|
| OR |
|
| CJ 195 |
Introduction to Corrections |
|
| Note: Students are required to complete 18 credits from the following 200 level courses: |
| CJ 215 |
Foundation in Criminology |
|
| OR |
|
| CJ 225 |
Victimology |
|
| OR |
|
| CJ 230 |
Administration and Organization |
|
| OR |
18 |
| CJ 235 |
Cyber Crime |
|
| OR |
|
| CJ 240 |
Police Community Relations |
|
| OR |
|
| CJ 260 |
Ethics in the Criminal Justice |
|
| Total Credits: |
33 |
Total Credits
| Class |
Credits |
| 1 st Year General Education Requirements |
16 |
| 2 nd Year General Education Requirements |
16 |
| Program Requirements |
33 |
| Total Credits: |
65 |