Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice

Associates Degree in Criminal JusticeThe Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice degree is designed to provide students with the General Studies and technical training to succeed as a criminal justice professional.

Criminal justice professionals can enjoy satisfying careers in a growing field where employment prospects continue to expand at federal, state and local levels. The work is exciting and fulfilling, offering the opportunity to help others on a daily basis.

Estimated time of completion of this program is 3 years.

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Curriculum

Graduates will successfully complete 60 semester hours outlined below
Semester Hours
General Studies Requirements 21
Required Technical Courses 18
Electives 21
Total 60
Required General Studies 21
Course Number / Description Semester Hours
Humanities / Fine Arts / Communications 6
Select a minimum of 2 courses from this area to include  
SLS 1000 - Student Learning Success  
History / Behavioral and Social Sciences 3
Select 1 course from this area  
Natural Sciences / Mathematics and Computer Science 9
Select 3 courses from this area to include a minimum of
3 credit hours in Mathematics		  
English Composition 3
Select 1 course from this area  
Required Technical Courses (Select 6 courses below) 18
BCJ 2001 - Theory & Practices of Law Enforcement 3
BCJ 2002 - Theory & Practices of Corrections 3
BCJ 2201 - Juvenile Delinquency 3
BCJ 2501 - Criminology 3
BCJ 3601 - Criminal Law 3
BCJ 3301 - Judicial Process 3
Electives 21

To meet the required electives, students may complete any of the CSU General Studies or Criminal Justice undergraduate 2000 and 3000 level courses that are not used to meet other requirements of their program. The following Criminal Justice Courses are available for enrollment by students in the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice.
BCJ 2000 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
BCJ 3701 - Criminal Investigation 3
BCJ 3801 - Criminal Evidence and Legal Issues 3
BCJ 3950 - Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice 3
BCJ 4385 - Workplace Security 3
 Total 60 Semester Hours

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