Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
Effective July 26, 2011, this program is no longer available for future enrollments
The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice (AASCJ) program is designed to prepare graduates to enter into the criminal justice profession in a variety of first-tier positions. Students will be exposed to the foundational areas of the discipline: investigation and law enforcement, law and courts, and corrections and parole. The program also addresses juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system.
Outcomes:
- Describe and explain the fundamental concepts and elements of the criminal justice system
- Identify different forms of human behavior within the context of the criminal justice system
- Demonstrate effective writing skills
- Explain diversity and ethics within society
Degree Requirements
Courses: Preparatory
| ENGL080 | English Composition Preparation | 4 |
| IT 080 | |
| MATH 060 | |
| MATH 080 | |
Courses: General Education
| ENGL111 | English Composition I | 4 |
| ENGL112 | English Composition II | 4 |
| INTD111 | Creating Academic and Professional Success | 4 |
| IT105 | Information and Technology Literacy | 4 |
| LITR220 | Values in World Literature | 4 |
| MATH143 | Business Algebra | 4 |
| MGMT115 | Introductory Business Practices | 4 |
| PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 32 |
Courses: Core
| BADM305 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| BIO122 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| ECON201 | Macroeconomics | 4 |
| ENGL200 | Professional Writing | 4 |
| HUMN200 | Art and Music Appreciation | 4 |
| IT235 | Database Applications With Access | 4 |
| IT254 | Spreadsheet Applications | 4 |
| SOCL101 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 32 |
Courses: Concentration
ENGL112, English Composition II, is a prerequisite for all 300 and 400 level courses. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the appropriate Director of Education, Dean or Chair.
Total Credit Hours: 92