Criminal Justice, A.A.

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Description and Learning Outcomes

The criminal justice associates degree will be designed to prepare students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, or the courts.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of current issues, concepts, philosophies, and theories in the field of criminal justice.
Apply constitutional principles that protect the rights of citizens and regulate criminal justice agencies.
Describe the role of the courts in the administration of justice
Articulate the role of corrections in the criminal justice system

Requirements

(24 credits)

CJ 1110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 4
CJ 1130 - Criminology Credits: 4
CJ 2010 - Corrections Credits: 4
CJ 2320 - Criminal Justice Ethics Credits: 4
CJ 2550 - Foundations of Law Credits: 4
CJ 2950 - Seminar in Criminal Justice Credits: 4

Liberal Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum, Associate’s Degree

LAS 1 (LAS 1110) - The Natural Environment - Understanding Our Place in the Natural World Credits: 4
WR 1010 - Composition Credits: 4 or approved LAS Writing course.

Liberal Arts Courses

Select 12 credits from the following list:

(Note: Courses which are being used to fulfill discipline-specific requirements cannot count in the additional 12 credit requirement.)

LAS 2 (LAS 1120) - The Civic Environment - Democratic Values Credits: 4
LAS 3 (LAS 2110) - Creative Arts Credits: 4
LAS 4 (LAS 2120) - Social Sciences Credits: 4
LAS 5 (LAS 2130) - Natural and Biological Sciences Credits: 4
LAS 6 (LAS 2140) - Humanities Credits: 4
LAS 7 (LAS 3110) - Global Perspectives Credits: 4
MT 1100 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 4 (MT courses numbered higher than 1100 are acceptable)

Electives, AA/AS

Select additional electives to reach the 60 credits for an Associate’s degree.