Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice 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.

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

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