Criminal Justice, A.A.S.

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The Criminal Justice program provides students with extensive knowledge of the U.S. Criminal Justice System, comprised of law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Students will develop the capacity to apply law, social sciences, and sound practices as criminal justice professionals in the public and private sectors. The program also provides students a foundation upon which to pursue advanced education in the criminal justice field.

General Education Core

See General Education 36-37 credits

Core Requirements (15 Credits)

CJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s)
CJ 1300 - Introduction to Corrections 3 Credit(s)
CJ 1330 - Criminal Law 3 Credit(s)
CJ 1340 - Criminal Investigation 3 Credit(s)
CJ 2350 - Laws of Evidence 3 Credit(s)

Select 3 Credits from the following list of electives:

CJ 1350 - Introduction to Forensic Science 3 Credit(s)
CJ 2330 - Juvenile Justice 3 Credit(s)

Select one of the following tracks and complete all three courses:

Electives

Free electives can be used to bring the credit hour total to 64.

Criminal Justice, A.A.S.

General Education Core

Core Requirements (15 Credits)

Select 3 Credits from the following list of electives:

Select one of the following tracks and complete all three courses:

Sociology (9 Credits)

Political Science (9 Credits)

Psychology (9 Credits)

Electives

Total Credits: 64