Criminal Justice (A.A.)

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A.A.Degree: 62 Hours

The Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice provides a directed path of study for transfer to institutions offering baccalaureate and degrees in Criminal Justice and Criminology. The degree also provides the academic background required to secure entry level employment options in a variety of criminal justice and human service positions.

General Education Requirements - 43 Credit Hours

Humanities - 9 Credit Hours

Block I: Western Culture

(Select One)

ART-101 Art History I Credits: 3
ART-105 Art History II Credits: 3
ART-100 Art and Experience Credits: 3
ASL-101 American Sign Language I Credits: 3
ASL-102 American Sign Language II Credits: 3
ENG-180 Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
ENG-350 Survey American Literature I Credits: 3
ENG-351 Survey American Literature II Credits: 3
ENG-340 Survey English Literature I Credits: 3
ENG-341 Survey English Literature II Credits: 3
ENG-250 Children’s Literature Credits: 3
HUM-101 Introduction to the Humanities Credits: 3
MUS-105 Western Music Appreciation Credits: 3
PHL-101 Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
PHL-105 Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3
REL-102 Intro to New Testament Credits: 3
REL-101 Intro to Old Testament Credits: 3
THR-101 Introduction to Theater Credits: 3

Block II: World Culture

(Select One)

ENG-260 Survey of World Literature I Credits: 3
ENG-265 Survey of World Literature II Credits: 3
CHN, FRN, GRM, SPN, World Language Elective Credits: 3
HST-105 World History I Credits: 3
HST-106 World History II Credits: 3
HUM-102 Africa, Oceania, Americas Art Credits: 3
MUS-101 Music of the World Credits: 3
MUS-106 Jazz Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS-201 Latin-American Music Credits: 3
REL-100 Intro Religions Of The World Credits: 3

Choice of Humanities

Humanities Elective Credits: 3

Sciences

Biological Sciences - 4 Credit Hours

BIO-100 Life Science Credits: 4
BIO-105 Environmental Science Credits: 4
BIO-160 General Biology I Credits: 4

Physical Sciences - 4 Credit Hours

CHM-101 Introductory Chemistry Credits: 4
CHM-160 General Chemistry I Credits: 4
PHY-115 Introduction to Astronomy Credits: 4
PHY-101 Survey of the Physical Sciences Credits: 4
PHY-105 Introduction to Physics Credits: 4
PHY-110 Introduction to Geology Credits: 4
PHY-120 General Physics I Credits: 4
PHY-220 Physics Engrs & Scientists I Credits: 5

Social Sciences - 9 Credit Hours

PLS 101 American Government and Politics or HST 120 Credits: 3
Social Science Elective Credits: 6

Lifetime Wellness - 2 Credit Hours

HLT-101 Lifetime Wellness Credits: 2

Computer Applications - 3 Credit Hours

CIS-200 Critical & Creative Thinking Credits: 3

Program Specific Courses

CRM-210 Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRM-250 Policing in America Credits: 3
CRM-260 Criminal Law and the Courts Credits: 3
CRM-270 Institutional and Community Based Corrections Credits: 3

Electives 7-9 Credit Hours

Courses must be numbered 100 or higher.
OTC 101 is highly recommended for your first semester unless you are transferring in 15 credit hours or more completed after high school graduation.