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 1100Human 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

SOCI 2600Introduction to Social Problems

3

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

(Choose One of the Following)

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

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 2110World Literature

3

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

ENGL 2310English Literature from the Beginnings to 1700

3

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

MUSC 2040History of Popular Music

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 Computer Literacy

3

or

COMP 1500Information Literacy and Communication Skills for the Workplace

3

CRJU 1010Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 1040Principles of Law Enforcement

3

CRJU 1400Ethics and Cultural Perspectives for Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 2090Criminal Justice Practicum

3

or

CRJU 2100Criminal Justice Internship

3

Choose Criminal Justice Track or Forensics Track

Criminal Justice Track

CRJU 1030Corrections

3

CRJU 1043Probation and Parole

3

CRJU 1050Police Patrol Operations

3

CRJU 1068Criminal Law for Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 2020Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 2050Criminal Procedure

3

CRJU 2070Juvenile Justice

3

Criminal Justice Track Electives

Choose 3 Courses (9 Credit Hours Total)
CRJU 1062Methods of Criminal Investigation

3

CRJU 1063Crime Scene Processing

3

CRJU 2060Criminology

3

CRJU 2110Homeland Security

3

FOSC 1206Introduction to Forensic Science

3

Forensics Track

CRJU 1062Methods of Criminal Investigation

3

CRJU 1063Crime Scene Processing

3

CRJU 2060Criminology

3

FOSC 1206Introduction to Forensic Science

3

FOSC 2014Documentation and Report Preparation

4

FOSC 2028Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

4

FOSC 2041Latent Print Examination

4

Forensics Track Electives

Choose 3 Courses (9 Credit Hours Total)
CRJU 1068Criminal Law for Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 2020Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 2050Criminal Procedure

3

CRJU 2070Juvenile Justice

3

CRJU 2110Homeland Security

3

FOSC 2033Death Investigation

3

Total Credit Hours: 60