Criminal Justice Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Program Purpose : The associate of applied science degree in Criminal Justice Technology is a sequence of courses that prepares students to become law enforcement professionals. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of law enforcement theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Criminal Justice Technology Associate of Applied Science degree. Graduates who are currently working in the criminal justice field will enhance career potential. Persons entering the criminal justice field will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in law enforcement, corrections, security, investigation, and public protection.

Program Requirements : Field internships are an integral part of the criminal justice program. Intern/practicum sites may require prospective interns to complete an extensive background investigation questionnaire, submit to a criminal records check, and/or participate in drug screening. Failure to meet the requirements of these internship/practicum sites may prevent completion of the program.  Students should consult the licensing or certification board corresponding to their intended occupations for more details. Successful completion of the program of study does not guarantee certification, licensure, or employment.

Degree Requirements

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

Required Minimum: 15 Semester Credit Hours

General Education Core Area I: Language Arts/Communication - 3 Credit Hours

Successful completion of ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric is required

 

Other Area I courses include:

ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3

SPCH 1101Public Speaking

3

SPAN 1101Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture I

3

SPAN 1102Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture II

3

COMM 1109Human Communication

3

General Education Core Area II: Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours

(Choose One of the Following)

ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3

ECON 2105Macroeconomics

3

ECON 2106Microeconomics

3

HIST 1111World History I

3

HIST 1112World History II

3

HIST 2111U.S. History I

3

HIST 2112U.S. History II

3

POLS 1101American Government

3

POLS 2401Global Issues

3

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

General Education Core Area III: Natural Sciences/Mathematics - 3 Credit Hours

(Choose One of the Following)

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

General Education Core Area IV: Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 Credit Hours

(Choose One of the Following)

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

ENGL 2110World Literature

3

THEA 1101Theater Appreciation

3

General Education Core Additional Requirements - 3 Credit Hours

To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in General Core courses an additional 3 semester credit hours must be selected from a course in Area I, Area II, Area III, or Area IV. Science courses in BIOL, CHEM, and PHYS may also satisfy this requirement.

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computers

3

CRJU 1010Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 1030Corrections

3

CRJU 1040Principles of Law Enforcement

3

CRJU 1068Criminal Law for Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 1400Ethics and Cultural Perspectives for Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 2020Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 2050Criminal Procedure

3

CRJU 2070Juvenile Justice

3

CRJU 2090Criminal Justice Practicum

3

or

CRJU 2100Criminal Justice Externship

3

Occupational Electives: Select Five (5) Courses, Minimum of 15 hours

CRJU 1043Probation and Parole

3

CRJU 1050Police Patrol Operations

3

CRJU 1052Criminal Justice Administration

3

CRJU 1062Methods of Criminal Investigation

3

CRJU 1065Community-Oriented Policing

3

CRJU 2060Criminology

3

CRJU 2110Homeland Security

3

FOSC 2037Victimology

3

FRSC 1100Introduction to the Fire Service

3

MGMT 1100Principles of Management

3

MGMT 1105Organizational Behavior

3

MGMT 1115Leadership

3

POLS 1101American Government

3

PSYC 2103Human Development

3

PSYC 2250Abnormal Psychology

3

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

SPAN 1101Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture I

3

PSYC 2103, PSYC 2250: Has a pre-requisite of PSYC 1101 with a C or better.

Total Credit Hours: 60