CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Credential: Associate in Science
60 SEMESTER CREDITS ● 20 MONTHS. CIP CODE: 430107
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
An Associate in Science (AS) Degree in Criminal Justice will prepare students to work in entry level positions
within the criminal justice field and to transition smoothly into a Bachelor in Science (BS) program in Criminal
Justice
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The program is designed to offer students foundational academic awareness of the field of criminal
justice, with basic knowledge in the areas of criminal law, criminal procedure, courts, corrections, and
law enforcement. Through online asynchronous learning, students will explore the roles of the criminal
justice professional, the theories behind crime and punishment, and the ethics of criminal justice
practice. Students will learn the research methods necessary to study and explore the field while
professionally documenting their findings. Students who complete this program will be able to continue
on to the Bachelor in Science (BS) degree program in Criminal Justice.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | ||
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| EN1304 | English Composition I | 3 |
| SP1306 | Oral Communications | 3 |
| CU1502 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| EN1305 | Legal Writing | 3 |
| MA1309 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PS1309 | Psychology | 3 |
| BS1023 | Human Biology | 3 |
| HU1503 | Art History | 3 |
|
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSES |
||
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| CJ1031 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ1042 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ1043 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CJ1204
CJ1440 CJ1450 CJ1460 CJ2011 CJ2031 |
Theories of Crime
Criminal Justice Research Methods Law Enforcement and Society Juvenile Delinquency Corrections Probation and Parole |
3 3 3 3 3 3 |
| CJ2041 | Professional Development in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ2051 | Criminal Justice and the Constitution | 3 |
| CJ2061 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Total Program Credits | 60 | |
CREDENTIAL GRANTED UPON COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of the program, students receive an Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice.
DELIVERY METHOD
This program is offered in an online environment through asynchronous learning methods.
PROGRAM LENGTH
Full-time students complete the program in 20 months.
ADDITIONAL FEES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM
Admission Requirements Cost – Under the admissions section of the catalog we have listed costs
associated with the admissions process not included in the program enrollment fees.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES REQUIREMENT
Students must fulfill general education requirements to graduate. Students with 2 or more General
Education courses may take Criminal Justice core courses in tandem while completing general
education classes.
General Science – 6 Credits Required
Classes include:
Human Biology (3 credits)
Psychology (3 credits)
Humanities – 15 Credits Required
Classes Include:
English Composition (3 credits)
Oral Communications or Public Speaking (3 credits)
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
Legal Writing (3 credits)
Mathematics – 3 Credits Required
Classes Include:
College Algebra (3 credits)