The A.A.S. degree in Criminal Justice prepares the graduate for entry into the workforce in a variety of fields including law enforcement, corrections, and probation and parole. Graduates will develop professional and practical skills relevant to the field of criminal justice. Various opportunities to pursue a Bachelor’s of Applied Science may be available to graduates.
Students must complete all program requirements, including approved electives, with a “C” or better.
Freshman Year – Fall Semester
Class |
Credit Hours |
CRMJ 1510 – Law Enforcement Procedures |
3 |
CRMJ 2120 – Intro to Criminal Justice |
3 |
CRMJ 2350 – Intro to Corrections |
3 |
Communication 1 |
3 |
Constitutional Requirements |
2-3 |
Freshman Foundations |
1 |
Total Credit Hours: |
15-16 |
Freshman Year – Spring Semester
Class |
Credit Hours |
COMM 2010 – Public Speaking or COMM 1030 – Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
CRMJ 1520 – Law Enforcement Operations |
3 |
CRMJ 2420 – Juvenile Justice |
3 |
CRMJ 2550 – Criminal Investigation I |
3 |
MATH 1515 – Applied Technical Mathematics |
3 |
Physical Education Activity |
1 |
Total Credit Hours: |
16 |
Sophomore Year – Fall Semester
Class |
Credit Hours |
CRMJ 2280 – Criminal Procedures |
3 |
CRMJ 2560 – Criminal Investigation II |
3 |
CRMJ 2590 – Drugs & Criminal Justice |
3 |
CRMJ 2781 – Use of Force I |
3 |
PSYC 1000 – General Psychology |
3 |
Total Credit Hours: |
15 |
Sophomore Year – Spring Semester
Class |
Credit Hours |
CRMJ-2125 – Forensic Psychology |
3 |
CRMJ 2570 – Criminalistics (Forensics) |
3 |
CRMJ 2970 – Internship |
2 |
CRMJ 2791 – Use of Force II |
3 |
HLED 1221 – Standard First Aid and Safety |
2 |
Outcomes Assessment: |
|
CRMJ 2895 – Criminal Justice Capstone Project |
1 |
Total Credit Hours: |
14 |