Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice pathway is a great choice for students choosing to learn about the essential components of the criminal justice system including law enforcement, courts, corrections, and the juvenile justice system. This program allows for graduation with an Associate of Arts Degree and/or transfer to a university Criminal Justice program.
Public Safety/Social & Behavioral Science Pathway
Public Safety/Social & Behavioral Science Pathway
Program Curriculum
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
- English Composition I ENG 1113
- Introduction to Criminal Justice CRJ 1313
- College Algebra MAT 1313
- Natural Science w/Lab (4)
- History Elective (Continuous) (3)
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
- English Composition II ENG 1123
- Police Administration & Organization CRJ 1323
- General Psychology PSY 1513
- Natural Science w/Lab (4)
- History Elective (Continuous) (3)
Total 16 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
- American National Government PSC 1113
- Introduction to Corrections CRJ 1363
- Fine Arts Elective (3)
- *Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
- Literature Elective (3)
Total 15 Hours
Second Semester
- Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113
- **Juvenile Justice CRJ 2513
- **CRJ Elective (3)
- *Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
- Literature Elective (3)
Total 15 Hours
**Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum.
*Social/Behavioral Science Electives:
ECO 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 2123 Principles of Microeconomics
GEO 1113 World Regional Geography
SOC 2113 Introduction to Sociology
*Social/Behavioral Science Electives:
ECO 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 2123 Principles of Microeconomics
GEO 1113 World Regional Geography
SOC 2113 Introduction to Sociology
Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.
