CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE - PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECURITY (CRJ) (HEGIS 5505)
A balance of general, liberal arts, and technical courses are offered to those students who intend to enter the field of criminal justice directly upon graduation or who are currently employed within the field and do not intend to pursue the baccalaureate degree at a four-year institution. This program leads to rewarding careers in law enforcement, corrections, industrial security, and numerous other related positions at the municipal, state, and federal levels.
Note: Completion of this program does not preclude the
student from subsequently pursuing the baccalaureate degree should he/she decide
to do so. However, transfer policies vary from college and the student should be
aware that additional coursework in the general and liberal arts education area
are likely to be required at a four-year
institution. Students pursuing
careers in criminal justice or related fields should be aware that certain
aspects of health and or character may be conditional to employment.
The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is awarded upon completion of the requirements for this program.
Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| BHS 103 | Social Problems in Today's World | 3 |
| CRJ 100 | Criminal Justic Introductory Seminar | 1 |
| CRJ 101 | Introduction to Security Administration | 3 |
| CRJ 107 | Communication and the Crim Just Process | 3 |
| CRJ 141 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| PED 101 or PED 113 | Self Defense Introduction to Martial Arts | 1 |
|
TOTAL |
17 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Eng 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| CRJ 265 | Federal, State & Local Laws | 3 |
| HIS 121 | The American National Experience | 3 |
| WFE 101 | Lifetime Wellness and Fitness | 3 |
| BIo 103 or BIO 104 | Human Biology Environmental Biology | 4 |
|
TOTAL |
16 |
THIRD SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| BHS 242 | Drug and Alcohol Use and Abuse | 3 |
| CRJ 206 | Criminal and Scientific Investigation | 3 |
| CRJ 201 | Criminal Justice Organization and Administration | 3 |
| CRJ 205 | Forensic Photography | 3 |
| HED 134 | First Aid, CPR | 3 |
| Elective (a) | 3 | |
|
TOTAL |
18 |
FOURTH SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 134 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| CRJ 261 | White Collar Crime | 3 |
| MAT 118 (c) orMAT 109 (c) | Elementary StatisticsSurvey of Mathematics | 3 |
| PSY 205 or PSY 206 | Industrial and Business PsychologySocial Psychology | 3 |
| Free elective (b) | 3-4 | |
|
TOTAL |
15-16 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 66
a. Elective courses: Students wishing to take a special Spanish-language
series as part of the six credit elective requirement may
initiate these
studies during the first semester. Courses applicable in this program are: (a)
specific courses listed above; (b) courses
applicable in all programs. See
page 97 of the college catalog.
b. See page 98 of the college catalog for a
full discussion of the free elective requirement. The subject area for Criminal
Justice includes all courses labeled CRJ.
c. Mathematics course: Students
must meet math course prerequisites.