Program Start Date: Fall
Minimum Program Length: 64 academic weeks; 4 terms; 62 credits
Program ID: AAS.G-CJ
Curriculum Code: 35318
Program Description
Criminal justice students will obtain knowledge and skills needed in the criminal justice field. Students will learn about the judicial process, criminology, police administration, criminal evidence, criminal law I and correctional systems.
Practical Experience
None
Professional Opportunities
Criminal Justice graduates can work in several areas including, but not limited to, security, court support, corrections, victim witness advocacy, probation officers, detective and criminal investigators.
Unique Aspects
All courses are transferable to most colleges/universities. To complete the AAS.G-CJ degree, students must obtain a grade of C or better in the required 24 credit hours of the required CRJ courses. Additionally, students must complete 25 hours in general education courses and 13 hours of additional courses.
EEDA Career Cluster
Law
Program Learning Outcomes
- Write professionally/academically in response to a variety of texts and audiences.
- Access, retrieve, synthesize and evaluate information.
- Explain social concepts and behaviors using fundamental theories and methods of analysis.
- Apply analytical methodologies and diverse perspectives to interpret key works in various disciplines.
