Criminal Justice Associate in Science

The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice degree is intended to prepare students academically to perform effectively in a host of careers pertaining to the Criminal Justice system. Students will be exposed to a series of courses within the major intended to develop social awareness, written communication skills, cultural sensitivity, concepts of law and the physical ability to cope with the many demands of Criminal Justice careers.

Semester 1

Course Code	Title	Units
CJ 001	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CJ 004	Criminal Court Process	3
CJ 006	Criminal Investigation	3
ENG 001A	English Composition	4

Semester 2

Course Code	Title	Units
CJ 002	Concepts of Criminal Law	3
CJ 024	Investigative Report Writing	3
COD GE Area C1	Natural Sciences	3
MATH 049	Intermediate Alegbra or any math course from Area C4B	3-4
KINE	Kinesiology Activity	1

Summer

Course Code	Title	Units
COD GE Area C3	Arts, Humanities and Culture	3
COD GE Area C5	Personal Growth and Development	3

Semester 3

Course Code	Title	Units
CJ 005	Racial Issues and the Police	3
CJ 030	Introduction to Corrections	3
KINE	Kinesiology Activity	1
	Major Electives	6

Semester 4

Course Code	Title	Units
CJ 003	Legal Aspects of Evidence	3
CJ 010	Juvenile Procedures	3
	Major Electives	9

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Major Electives List

COD GE List