Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Courses
Curriculum
In addition to major core requirements, all students enrolled in associate degree programs must complete a minimum of 21 credits in general education courses.
General education requirements - 22 credits
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| BUS 212 | Grant Writing | 3 |
| MATH 135 | Viewing Life Mathematics | 3 |
| SCI 1XX | Science w/lab (SCI) | 4 |
| PSY 112 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PHIL 103 | Ethical and Legal Issues OR | |
| PHIL 105 | Ethics, Values, and Cultural Competence in Practice OR | |
| HSM 105 | Contemporary Ethical Perspectives | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 |
Programmatic general education core requirements - 6 credits
| COM 1XX | Communications Elective | 3 |
| PSY 2XX | Elective | 3 |
Criminal Justice major core requirements - 24 credits
Freshman year
| CJS 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice and the Law | 3 |
| CJS/ HSM 106 | Investigative Report Writing | 3 |
| CJS 112 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| CJS 140 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
Sophomore year
| CJS 150 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJS 210 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJS 243 | Juvenile Justice in America | 3 |
| CJS 299 | Internship | 3 |
Electives - 9 credits
| CJS/ HSM 1XX | Electives | 6 |
| CJS/ HSM 2XX | Elective | 3 |
Total credits: |
61 |
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Course sections noted with an 'H' are delivered in a hybrid format (a combination of on-campus and online learning).
Course sections noted with an 'O' are delivered in an online format.
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