Criminal Justice AAS: 314

(R): 314

The AAS in criminal justice is designed to prepare students for careers within the criminal justice system. The program offers a combination of liberal arts and specialized career courses to help students upon entry into the criminal justice field. The curriculum is offered for those already employed in the criminal justice profession as well as for high school students interested in pursuing careers with local, state, or private agencies within the field. Students are encouraged to seek assistance from criminal justice faculty in making course selections to suit their career goals and interests. Those students interested in transferring to obtain a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university should consult advisors regarding our AA degree in general studies.

General Education Course Selections

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Suggested Course Sequence

All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

First Semester

Program Outline / Degree Requirements

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the criminal law and of the criminal justice process (police, courts, and corrections).
Explain the function and role of various criminal justice practitioners in the operation of an ethical and professional system of justice that exists within a diverse society.
Analyze the history, functions, policies, and procedures used in each subsystem of justice and creatively offer alternatives to current practices.
Explain the impact of political and economic considerations as it relates to criminal justice theory, research, practice, and policy.
Demonstrate the ability to proficiently write about criminal justice issues while utilizing academic sources in a n organized and coherent manner.