The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice is designed to provide students with the general education 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 61 credit hours outlined below | |
| Credit hours | |
| General Education Requirements | 22 |
| Required Technical Courses | 18 |
| Electives | 21 |
| Total | 61 |
| Required General Education | 22 |
| Course Number / Description | Credit Hours |
| Required First Course | 1 |
| OR 1010 - Student Orientation | |
| Humanities / Fine Arts / Communications | 6 |
| Select a minimum of 2 courses from this area | |
| 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 1course 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 Education or Criminal Justice undergraduate
2000 and 3000 level courses that are not used to
meet other requirements of their program. The following BCJ 2385 - Workplace Security (3) BCJ 3701 - Criminal Investigation (3) |
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| Total 61 Credit Hours |
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