Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied Science Degree
You can earn an associate of applied science degree in criminal justice.
Note that not all courses for each program can be offered every semester.
You will need to successfully complete a minimum of
60
Credit Hours.
Courses
Recommended Core Courses
Core
|
42 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| CRIM 1010 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
| CRIM 1020 |
Introduction to Corrections |
3 |
| CRIM 1270 |
Introduction to Forensic Crime Scene Investigation |
3 |
| CRIM 2000 |
Criminal Law |
3 |
| CRIM 2030 |
Police and Society |
3 |
| CRIM 2080 |
Criminal Procedures |
3 |
| CRIM 2100 |
Juvenile Justice |
3 |
| CRIM 2200 |
Criminology |
3 |
| CRIM 2250 |
Community-Based Corrections |
3 |
| CRIM 2260 |
Criminal Investigation |
3 |
| CRIM 2300 |
Sociology of Deviant Behavior |
3 |
| CRIM 2350 |
Security and Loss Prevention |
3 |
| CRIM 2580 |
Communication Skills in Criminal Justice |
3 |
Required General Education Courses
Behavioral Science
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| SOCI 1010 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
Exploratory Studies
select one
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| CAPL 1150 |
Career Planning |
1 |
| LEAD 1010 |
Introduction to Community Leadership |
3 |
| LNSK 1010 |
First Year Experience |
2 |
Mathematics
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| MATH 1100 |
Topics and Ideas in Mathematics |
3 |
Oral Communication
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| SPCH 1110 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
Science or Technology
select one
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| INFO 1010 |
Fundamentals of Information Technology |
3 |
| INFO 1100 |
Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
Written Communication
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1050 |
Workplace Communication |
3 |
Suggested Elective Courses
Electives
|
3-5.5 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| CRIM 1800 |
Criminal Justice Practicum |
3 |
| CRIM 2400 |
Jail Management Certification Training |
5.5 |
| SOCI 2150 |
Exploring Unity and Diversity |
3 |
| SPAN 1200 |
Elementary Spanish I |
4 |
