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 – Introduction 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 |
|---|---|
| CO/M 2010 – Public Speaking or CO/M 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 – Criminal Justice Internship | 2 |
| CRMJ 2791 – Use of Force II | 3 |
| HLED 1221 – Standard First Aid & Safety | 2 |
| Outcomes Assessment: | |
| CRMJ 2895 – Criminal Justice Capstone Project | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |