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Criminal Justice
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The following information is directly from the 2011-2012 College Catalog, pg. 59. To download a full pdf version of the catalog, click here.
 Criminal Justice, Associate in Science Degree
Students interested in careers in law enforcement, corrections, security, and the court system should consider this program. The Associate in Science degree will allow a student to pursue a career immediately upon completion or transfer to a four-year institution.
This degree program provides preparation for career opportunities in criminal justice and for the continuation of education at a four-year college or university. The curriculum examines police science, law, judicial studies, and corrections. (Learn more)
Criminal Justice by Degree Requirements
Note
In addition to the Directed Electives listed above students may request approval from the Coordinator of the Criminal Justice Program (dependent on academic and/or career goals) to select a Directed Elective from among the following courses: + HSE*202 Intro to Counseling/Interviewing
CSC*101 Introduction to Computers
SPA*101 Elementary Spanish I
+ PSY*245 Abnormal Psychology
SOC*117 Minorities in the US
SOC*225 Death and Dying
+ This course has a prerequisite.
++ Criminal Justice Program Coordinator must approve Directed Electives.
+++ This course has the prerequisite of CJS*101.
++++Placement testing required.
Criminal Justice (by semester)
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First Semester
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15 (16) Credits
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CJS*101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
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3
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+ENG*101 Composition ++++
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3
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+SOC*101 Principles of Sociology
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3
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History Elective
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3
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Mathematics Elective (MAT*104 or higher)++++
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3(4)
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Second Semester
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15 Credits
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CJS*213 Evidence and Criminal Procedure
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3
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SOC*240 Criminology
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3
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POL*111 American Government
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3
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CJS*211 Criminal Law I
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3
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ENG*110 Intro. to Literature or + COM*173 Public Speaking
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3
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Third Semester
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15(16) Credits
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CJS*294 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
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3
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++CJS*220 Criminal Investigation (Directed Elective)
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3
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PSY*111 General Psychology I
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3
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+++CJS*225 Forensic Science (Directed Elective)
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3
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Science Elective (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Physics)
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3(4)
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Fourth Semester
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15 Credits
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++CJS*151 Criminal Justice Supervision & Administration (Directed Elective)
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3
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++ CJS*250 Police Organization & Management
(Directed Elective)
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3
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++CJS*255 Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice
(Directed Elective)
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3
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++Art Elective
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3
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+++CJS*290 Practicum in Criminal Justice or +++ CJS*252 Professional Development Leadership
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3
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Total credits:
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60 - 62
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Note: In addition to the Directed Electives listed above students may request approval from the Coordinator of the Criminal Justice Program (dependent on academic and/or career goals) to select a Directed Elective from among the following courses:
+ HSE*202 Intro to Counseling/Interviewing, CSC*101 Introduction to Computers, SPA*101 Elementary Spanish I,
+ PSY*245 Abnormal Psychology, SOC*117 Minorities in the US, SOC*225 Death and Dying
+ This course has a prerequisite
++Criminal Justice Program Coordinator must approve Directed Electives
+++ This course has a prerequisite of CJS*101
++++Placement Testing required.
From College Catalog 2011-2012, p. 59
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