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
ENG/ BUS 212 Grant Writing 3
CAP 1XX Computer Literacy (CAP) 3
MATH 135 Contemporary Mathematics 3
SCI 1XX Science Elective 4
PSY 112 Introduction to Psychology 3
PHIL 103 Ethical and Legal Issues OR  
PHIL 105 Ethics, Values, and Cultural Competence in Human Services OR  
HSM 105 Contemporary Ethical Perspectives 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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