Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice will be able to:

  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Understand and properly apply criminal statutes.
  • Recognize criminal conduct.
  • Apply key U.S. Supreme Court cases to real-life situations.
  • Present as a viable candidate for law enforcement/corrections work.
  • Develop strategies for coping with the stressors associated with police/corrections work.
  • Understand the role and procedures of the criminal court system.

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

First Year

Fall Term

CJ 100Survey of Criminal Justice Sys

3

CJ 101Introduction to Criminology

3

CJ 105Applied Math Law Enforcement

3

WR 121English Composition

3

CJ 105 satisfies the Computation related instruction requirement.

WR 121 satisfies the Communication related instruction requirement.

Winter Term

CJ 130Introduction to Corrections

3

CJ 201Juvenile Delinquency

3

CJ 211Ethical Issues:Law Enforcement

3

CJ 220Intro To Substantive Law

3

WR 122English Composition: Argumentation

3

Spring Term

CJ 132Intro to Parole and Probation

3

CJ 210Intro to Criminal Investigation

3

CJ 232Corrections/Counseling/Casework

3

HE 151Drugs in Society

3

PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3

Second Year

Fall Term

CJ 110Intro to Law Enforcement

3

CJ 226Constitutional Law

3

CJ 230Intro to Juvenile Corrections

3

SOC 206Social Problems And Issues

3

Human Relations Course

3

See the Related Instruction Requirements section for approved courses that satisfy the Human Relations requirement.

Winter Term

CJ 202Violence and Aggression

3

CJ 212Police Report Writing

3

CJ 222Procedural Law

3

Electives

7

Spring Term

CJ 112Police Field Operations

3

CJ 120Intro to the Judicial Process

3

CJ 250ACapstone: Job Search & Interviewing

1

CJ 250BCapstone: Regulations & Communication

1

Electives

9

Students are encouraged to select courses in history, political science, sociology, psychology, writing, communications, computer science, and CWE to meet the elective requirements. A limited number of courses outside these areas will be accepted as electives. Please see your advisor to verify acceptability of electives not listed above.

Total Credit Hours: 90