Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
The Associate of Science degree program in criminal justice is designed primarily for students interested in police work at levels other than Federal. This degree will provide the basic, foundational knowledge to supplement the police academy experience.
Completion of the requirement for the associate’s degree will provide the necessary background for those continuing study towards a bachelor’s degree. To qualify for the Associate of Arts in criminal justice, the student must satisfy the associate degree requirements, see "General Education Requirements" of this catalog and complete the following curriculum:
Curriculum
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1013 Composition I 1 |
3 |
| SCIL 1XXX Science with Laboratory 1 |
4 |
| MATH 1XXX 1 |
3 |
| TECH 1001 Orientation to the University | 1 |
| CJ 2003 Introduction to Criminal Justice/SOC 2003 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| USHG 1XXX U.S. History and Government 1 |
3 |
| FAH 1XXX Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 |
3 |
| CJ 2033 Social Problems/SOC 2033 Social Problems | 3 |
| CJ Elective | 6 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| SS 1XXX Social Science Courses 1 |
6 |
| General Elective | 6 |
| CJ Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
1See "General Education Requirements".