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2015-2016 Academic Catalog

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2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Criminal Justice, A.S.

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An associate degree satisfies the entry-level education requirement at many law enforcement agencies. The program uses the TEAM approach described on the College of Professional Studies . Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require TEAM enrollment.

Required Courses

Criminal Justice

CJ 1100 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System Credit(s): 3
CJ 1300 - The Police in America Credit(s): 3 *
CJ 1400 - Corrections in America Credit(s): 3 *
CJ 2300 - Substantive Criminal Law Credit(s): 3 *
CJ 2400 - Understanding Procedural Law Credit(s): 3 *
CJ 2500 - Basics of Criminal Investigation Credit(s): 3 *
CJ 2600 - Laws of Evidence Credit(s): 3 *
CJ 3100 - A System of Juvenile Justice Credit(s): 3 *
CJ 3200 - Understanding Criminal Behavior Credit(s): 3 *

Business and Technology

BA 1200 - Foundations of Business Credit(s): 3
MIS 1300 - Software Tools Credit(s): 3

English

ENG 1100 - Introduction to College Writing Credit(s): 3 **
ENG 1250 - English Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENG 1270 - English Composition II Credit(s): 3

Humanities, Psychology, and Social Sciences

PSY 1700 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 2520 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
SS 1110 - American Government Credit(s): 3
SS 2800 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

Math

MA 1000 - Foundations of College Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MA 1025 - Mathematical Problem-Solving Credit(s): 3

Approved Electives: 3 Credits

Total Credits Required: 60

** Students may test out by placement exam. Credits do not count toward degree.

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