Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
Effective January 6, 2013, this program is no longer available for future enrollments
The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice (ASCJ) 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
| BIO120 | Anatomy and Physiology Essentials | 4.5 |
| BIO125 | Anatomy and Physiology - Laboratory Course | 1.5 |
| CJUS261 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 4.5 |
| ENGL101 | Composition and Critical Thinking | 4.5 |
| ENGL103 | Composition: Writing and Research | 4.5 |
| GOVT201 | American Government and Public Affairs | 4.5 |
| LITR201 | Literature: A Reflection of Life | 4.5 |
| MATH102 | Introduction to College Math | 4.5 |
| MATH106 | Algebra for Business | 4.5 |
| PSYC101 | Psychology: Understanding Individuals | 4.5 |
| SCI101 | Introduction to the Sciences | 4.5 |
| SCI103 | Science and Technology- Laboratory Course | 1.5 |
| SOCL120 | Sociology: Understanding Groups | 4.5 |
| UNIV104 | Academic and Career Success | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 57 |
Courses: Core
Total Credit Hours: 93