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Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
The criminology major is a blend of the theoretical and applied, and stresses an understanding of crime and punishment in a free and democratic society. The major provides the background and skills that are needed to pursue employment in the criminal justice system. Built on a strong social science foundation within a framework of the liberal arts, the program prepares students in the applied aspects of criminal justice at the associate level and the broader theoretical aspects of criminology at the bachelor's level. Students completing the program are prepared for employment in a variety of careers in the criminal justice or juvenile justice systems, or to continue in graduate or law school.
Degree Requirements
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
The requirements for an A.A. major in Criminal Justice consist of 27 semester hours of coursework including:
- Criminology 101A - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
- Criminology 102A - Introduction to Criminology
- Criminology 290 - Criminal Justice Internship (three semester hours)
- Political Science 100 - American Government
Six semester hours chosen from the following:
- Criminology 203 - Law Enforcement
- Criminology 205 - Corrections and Punishment
- Criminology 207 - Criminal Law
- Criminology 209 - Criminal Procedure
- Criminology 211 - Drugs and Drug Abuse
Three semester hours chosen from Criminology 300 level courses.
Three semester hours chosen from the following:
- Sociology 101 - Introduction to Sociology
- Sociology 103 - Social Problems
Three semester hours chosen from the following:
- Psychology 101 - Introduction to Psychology
- Psychology 104 - Introduction to Human Services
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