Criminal Justice, A.A.S.

Criminal Justice Mission Statement

The mission of the criminal justice program is to provide students with a comprehensive practical and professional knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, consisting of law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Students will develop a knowledge of the application of the law, social sciences, and natural sciences to the problems of crime and delinquency.

We will fulfill this mission statement by:

1. Providing a positive learning environment for students to develop the general working knowledge, ethical foundation, and technical skills to prepare them for professional careers in the Criminal Justice field.
2. Providing well prepared instruction from knowledgeable and qualified faculty.
3. Providing counsel and guidance regarding career opportunities, including exposure to professional agencies through an internship program.

General Education Core

See General Education  36-37 credits

Core Requirements (15 Credits)

• CJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credits
• CJ 1300 - Introduction to Corrections 3 credits
• CJ 1330 - Criminal Law 3 credits
• CJ 1340 - Criminal Investigation 3 credits
• CJ 2350 - Laws of Evidence 3 credits

Select 3 Credits from the following list of electives:

• CJ 1350 - Introduction to Forensic Science 3 credits
• CJ 2110 - Introduction to Private Security 3 credits
• CJ 2330 - Juvenile Justice 3 credits
• CJ 3200 - History of Criminal Justice 3 credits

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

Electives

Electives should be chosen with the counsel of the Department Discipline Specialist to bring the credit hour total to 64

Total Credits: 64