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.
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.
| 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 | ||
| CJ1031 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ1042 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ1043 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CJ1204 | Theories of Crime | 3 |
| CJ1440 | Criminal Justice Research Methods | 3 |
| CJ1450 | Law Enforcement and Society | 3 |
| CJ1460 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| CJ2011 | Corrections | 3 |
| CJ2031 | Probation and Parole | 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 | |
Upon successful completion of the program, students receive an Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice.
This program is offered in an online environment through asynchronous learning methods.
Full-time students complete the program in 20 months.
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.
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.
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A Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Criminal Justice will prepare students for criminal justice careers in legal administration, law enforcement, and corrections. Graduates will become well-rounded professionals in the criminal justice field, with specialized knowledge in criminal law and procedure.
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. The program will also introduce students to different types of criminal behavior, such as violent crime, domestic crime, sex offenses, risk assessment and program evaluation methods, advanced research methods, including qualitative research, interviewing, interrogation and identification and the media’s role in the criminal justice system. At the end of the program, students will have a chance to complete a Capstone project, focusing on an area of special interest to them.
| 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 |
| ST3000 | Statistics | 3 |
| PS2301 | Mental Health | 3 |
| HU1603 | Visual Arts | 3 |
| EN3902 | Professional Communication | 3 |
| Criminal Justice Courses | ||
| CJ1031 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ1042 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ1043 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CJ1204 | Theories of Crime | 3 |
| CJ1440 | Criminal Justice Research Methods | 3 |
| CJ1450 | Law Enforcement and Society | 3 |
| CJ2031 | Probation and Parole | 3 |
| CJ2041 | Professional Development in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ2051 | Criminal Justice and the Constitution | 3 |
| CJ2061 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ3091 | Forensic Science | 3 |
| CJ3201 | Drug Court | 3 |
| CJ3400 | Criminal Behavior | 3 |
| CJ3501 | Violent Crime | 3 |
| CJ3762 | Domestic Violence | 3 |
| CJ3772 | Sex Offenders | 3 |
| CJ3890 | Risk Assessment | 3 |
| CJ3901 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| CJ4201 | Qualitative Methods | 3 |
| CJ4344 | Interviewing, Interrogation and Identification | 3 |
| CJ4401 | Media and Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ4460 | Criminal Justice Research Methods II | 3 |
| CJ4470 | Criminal Law II | 4 |
| CJ4480 | Criminal Procedure II | 4 |
| CJ4490 | Capstone Project | 4 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS | 120 | |
Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice.
This program is offered in an online environment through asynchronous learning methods.
Full-time students complete the program in 36 months.
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.
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.
Classes include:
Classes include:
Classes include: