Associate in Applied Science Degree
Criminal Justice

This program is designed to serve the needs of men and women in criminal justice organizations at the local, state and federal levels, and to prepare others to enter this service. Opportunities include positions in crime prevention, probation, correction, court records, communications, and general police and security work. Options are available for those wishing to continue in any of these special areas or for those who plan to earn a baccalaureate degree at a four-year college or university.

Students earning an associate in applied science degree in criminal justice are required to complete a minimum of 60 credit hours. Courses must satisfy both the College and the program's minimum requirements.

Required General Education Courses:
Electives 9
English elective 6
Humanities elective 3
Mathematics electives 3
PSC 101 American Politics and Government or  
PSC 220 Suburban, Urban and State Politics 3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSY 217 Adolescent Psychology 3
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC 205 Social Problems 3
SPE 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
Required Core Courses:
CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CRJ 104 Introduction to Corrections 3
CRJ 201 Criminal Law 3
CRJ 202 Criminal Procedures 3
CRJ 205 Juvenile Delinquency 3
CRJ 210 Introduction to Criminology 3
CRJ 214 Community Policing 3
Specialized Study Areas:
Students should select electives from one or more of the following
specialized areas of study depending on interest and career needs:
Basic Law Enforcement
CRJ 105 Criminal Courts of the U.S. 3
CRJ 116 Introduction to Forensics 3
CRJ 203 Law and Society 3
CRJ 216 Investigative Process 3
CRJ 235 Street Procedures 4
CRJ 238 Defensive Techniques 3
CRJ 299 Criminal Justice Practicum 3
Advanced Law Enforcement
CRJ 105 Criminal Courts of the U.S. 3
CRJ 216 Investigative Process 3
CRJ 220 Police Administration 3
CRJ 222 Police Operations 3
CRJ 224 Police Supervision 3
CRJ 226 Case Management 3
Corrections
CRJ 105 Criminal Courts of the U.S. 3
CRJ 215 Alternatives to Confinement 3
CRJ 299 Criminal Justice Practicum 3
Industrial Security
CRJ 250 Industrial Security Administration 3
CRJ 252 Industrial Fire Protection, Disaster Control 3
CRJ 253 Safety Management 3
CRJ 299 Criminal Justice Practicum 3


  1. Students may take CRJ 203 or CRJ 215, with approval of program coordinator.
  2. In determining electives, the student should consult with the coordinator.
  3. Students must take either ENG 101 or ENG 130 within the six (6) hour English requirement.
  4. A competency test, available in the testing office, may be utilized to meet the mathematics elective requirement. Students in this program who utilize the competency test to meet the mathematics requirement must complete a three (3) credit hour elective.