Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Courses
Curriculum
In addition to major core requirements consisting of Criminal Justice courses, all students enrolled in associate degree programs must complete a minimum of at least 24 credits in general education competencies.
General Education Requirements - 24-25 Credits
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| CJS 106 | Investigative Report Writing (WR) | 3 |
| COM 1XX | Communications Competency (COM) | 3 |
| CAP 1XX | Computer Literacy Competency (CL) | 3 |
| MATH 1XX | Math Competency (MATH) | 3 |
| Science Competency (SCI) | 3-4 | |
| PSY 112 | Introduction to Psychology (SS) | 3 |
| PHIL 103 | Ethical and Legal Issues OR | |
| PHIL 105 | Ethics, Values, and Cultural Competence in Human Services (CU) OR | |
| HSM 105 | Contemporary Ethical Perspectives | 3 |
Non-Major Core Requirements - 3 credits
| IDA 120 | Intellectual Discovery Strategies OR Elective | 3 |
Criminal Justice Major Core Requirements - 21 credits
Freshman Year
| CJS 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice and the Law | 3 |
| CJS 112 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| CJS 140 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CJS 150 | Criminology | 3 |
Sophomore Year
| CJS 210 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJS 243 | Juvenile Justice in America | 3 |
| CJS 299 | Internship | 3 |
Electives - 12 credits
| CJS 1XX | Electives | 6 |
| CJS 2XX | Elective | 3 |
| OPEN | Elective | 3 |
Total Credits: |
60-61 |
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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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