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Criminal Justice (Associate in Science Degree)


Criminal Justice (Associate in Science Degree)

This program provides a broad overview of the field of criminal justice and will prepare students for careers in this field. Program graduates may be employed as law enforcement officers, correctional officers, case workers, and court advocates.


MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

GPA 2.0 required

Number Title Credits
CJS* 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CJS* 102 Introduction to Corrections 3
CJS* 120 Police and the Community 3
+CJS* 201 Criminology 3
+CJS* 211 Criminal Law I 3
+CJS* 213 Evidence & Criminal Procedure 3
+CJS* 290 Practicum in Criminal Justice  
or
        CJS* Elective
3
        CJS* Elective
1
Subtotal: 22

FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS

Arts and Communications:
Number Title Credits
+ENG* 101 Composition (*) 3
   * Minimum "C" grade required
+ENG* 103 Composition II 3
or
an ENG* course higher than 101 with Program Coordinator's permission
COM* 173 Public Speaking 3
      Fine Arts Elective
3-4

Math:
Number Title Credits
+MAT* 123
Elementary Statistics  
or
+MAT* 137 or higher
3-4
Science:
Number Title Credits
Science Elective
3-4
Individual and Society:
Number Title Credits
POL* 111 American Government 3
or
POL* 112 State and Local Government  
PSY* 111 General Psychology I 3
SOC* 101 Principles of Sociology 3
SOC* 190 Self and Others: Dynamics of Diversity 3
Electives:
Humanities Elective
3
Directed Elective (requires Program Coordinator's permission)
3
Open Elective
3-4
Minimum Total:
61
+ Prerequisite required

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