Catalog 2015-2016 
    
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Criminal Justice AAS


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Two-Year Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Criminal Justice degree is offered to students interested in criminal justice and related careers. Students will gain exposure to a broad curriculum of Criminal Justice studies which stress both practical knowledge and theory.

Students will be academically qualified for positions requiring a two-year degree in fields such as law enforcement, corrections, and related fields. This degree may also prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university for further study in Criminal Justice or a related field.

Successful pursuit of this degree requires students to possess collegiate skills in reading, communication, computation, and critical thinking. Therefore, students are encouraged to complete math, writing, and other general education courses at the beginning of their program.

Program Requirements


Number of credit hours necessary for completion 90.

Required Courses


Student Success


Communications


Health and Wellness


Students must select one course in this general education requirement. 

Computation


Students must select one course in this general education requirement. 

Arts and Letters


Students must select one course in this general education requirement. 

Social Sciences


Students must select one course in this general education requirement. 3 credits

Science / Math / Computer Science


Students must select two courses in this general education requirement. 8 credits

Arts and Letters Additional Course Options


Social Sciences Additional Course Options


Science / Math / Computer Science Additional Course Options


Curriculum Map


A list of the recommended terms that the required courses be taken.

Total: 13 credits


Total: 13 credits


Freshman Year - Spring


Total: 11 credits


Total: 10-11 credits


Total: 14 credits


Sophomore Year - Winter


Total: 14 credits


Total: 12 credits


Sophomore Year - Summer


Total: 3 credits


Total Credits: 90


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