Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Studies, AAS

Those who work within the criminal justice system help maintain social order by preventing and reducing crime. Usually, people who work in this area are driven by a desire to help others and make the world a safer place. The field is broad and multidisciplinary; a degree in criminal justice provides the foundation for careers in law enforcement, corrections or the courts.

Criminal Justice Major - 36 Hours

CRJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 1060 - Introduction to Corrections Credits: 3
CRJ 1310 - Diversity in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 1410 - Criminology Credits: 3
CRJ 2250 - Essential Skills in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 2310 - Principles of Policing I Credits: 3
CRJ 2410 - Juvenile Justice Concepts Credits: 3
CRJ 2510 - Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 2710 - Introduction to Courts Credits: 3
HLS 1010 - Introduction to Homeland Security Credits: 3
HUS 2350 - Trauma-Informed Care in Crisis Intervention Credits: 3
PSY 1110 - General Psychology Credits: 3

Criminal Justice Elective Credit - 9 Hours

COM 2050 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
CRJ 1510 - Legal Issues in Corrections Credits: 3
CRJ 1810 - Community Corrections Credits: 3
CRJ 2320 - Principles of Policing II Credits: 3
CRJ 2610 - Security Management Credits: 3
CRJ 2810 - Criminal Justice Work Experience I Credits: 3
HUS 1110 - Poverty and Culture Credits: 3
MTH 1070 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PSY 2210 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2250 - Psychology of Drug Use and Addiction Credits: 3
SOC 2010 - Sociology Credits: 3

Criminal Justice General Education - 15 Hours

COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - General Education Elective - Credits: 3
MTH 1010 - Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
PSY 2050 - Self and Society Credits: 3

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Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Studies, AAS

Criminal Justice Major - 36 Hours

Criminal Justice Elective Credit - 9 Hours

Criminal Justice General Education - 15 Hours

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 60