The Criminal Justice Associate Degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for Criminal Justice professions. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. The Criminal Justice field offers thousands of career opportunities in the three components of the criminal justice system: Law Enforcement, The Courts, and Corrections, as well as careers in Private Security.
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General Core Courses |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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ENG1101 |
Composition and Rhetoric |
5 |
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ENG1102 |
Literature and Composition |
5 |
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SPC1101 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
5 |
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PSY 1101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
5 |
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MAT1111 |
College Algebra |
5 |
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MAT1100 |
Quantitative Skills and Reasoning |
(5) |
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ECO1101 |
Principles of Economics |
5 |
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30 |
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Fundamental Courses |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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CRJ101 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
5 |
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CRJ202 |
Constitutional Law |
5 |
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CRJ105 |
Introduction to Criminal Procedures |
5 |
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CRJ207 |
Juvenile Justice |
5 |
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CRJ212 |
Ethics in Criminal Justice |
5 |
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SCT101 |
Computer Concepts and Applications |
3 |
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28 |
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Specific Occupational Courses |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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CRJ103 |
Corrections |
5 |
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CRJ104 |
Principles of Law Enforcement |
5 |
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CRJ168 |
Criminal Law |
5 |
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CRJ209 |
Practicum/Internship |
5 |
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20 |
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Electives |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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CRJ### |
Occupational Related Electives |
12 |
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General Electives |
10 |
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Total Credit Hours |
100 |
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