Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice prepares entry-level professionals from diverse backgrounds in the theoretical foundations, knowledge, skills, and practices of criminal justice operations. This study enables students to develop rational decisions and informed responses to challenges facing law enforcement, corrections, and court operations as well as criminology characteristics of juvenile delinquency and the influence on criminal justice policies and procedures. Additionally this study provides students with a working comprehension of Constitutional and criminal law in contrast to judicial process. Students completing this program will be prepared for entry-level positions in local, state, and federal criminal justice programs including law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, court operations, and related fields in security. This program promotes a commitment to continued scholarship and service among graduates as future members of the criminal justice profession in a manner that remains conducive to enhancing professionalism in a diverse community.
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 |
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