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Criminal Justice Area of Concentration, Arts and Sciences AA: 617

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The criminal justice area of concentration, arts and sciences associate of arts is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and/or criminology. The pathway exposes students to important criminal justice coursework while incorporating key General Education courses needed for transfer. The program is structured to prepare students who ultimately plan to serve the community in the fields of law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, probation and parole, court services, or law. This program can be completed either on campus or online.

General Education Course Selections

Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses  for selection to fulfill the General Education course requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence

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

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Total Credit Hours: 60

* If needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective.

** Students transferring to the University of Maryland should make sure they do not exceed the 60 credits required for graduation and transfer.

*** Students planning to transfer to the UMCP Program @ Shady Grove must complete these five identified courses with a minimum grade of C. 

**** Except CCJS 255  (Independent Study in Criminal Justice).

# Students who began prior to fall 2012 must take an English literature or a history course to meet the UMD humanities requirement.

This program can be completed either on campus or online.

Program Outline / Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Foundation Courses

Distribution Courses

General Education Institutional Requirements

Program Requirements

Total Credit Hours: 60

* If needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective.

** Students transferring to the University of Maryland should make sure they do not exceed the 60 credits required for graduation and transfer.

*** Students planning to transfer to the UMCP Program @ Shady Grove must complete these five identified courses with a minimum grade of C. 

**** Except CCJS 255  (Independent Study in Criminal Justice).

# Students who began prior to fall 2012 must take an English literature or a history course to meet the UMD humanities requirement.

This program can be completed either on campus or online.

Program Outcomes

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

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the criminal law and criminal justice process (police, courts, and corrections) through writing assignments.
  • Explain the functions and roles of the various criminal justice practitioners in the operation of an ethical and professional system of justice that exists within a diverse society.
  • Analyze the relationship between criminological research and theory as it relates to the implementation of criminal justice policies and procedures.
  • Use academic sources to research and write organized and coherent assignments on criminal justice issues.
  • Describe employment pathways and identify employment opportunities in the field of criminal justice.

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