Program Overview

Criminal Justice- Associate in Applied Science

Criminal Justice is the study of law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Graduates are employed as law enforcement officers; probation and parole officers; corrections officers; and may work within private security agencies. Courses required within this program may be applied to bachelor degree programs in Criminal Justice and related fields.

Program Requirements

The program requires 40 semester hours. In addition to the major requirements listed below, students are also responsible for completing Miami Plan requirements and any electives needed to reach the 62 hours required for an associate's degree.

Course List

• Criminal Justice Courses
  • CJS 101: Introduction to the Criminal Justice Studies (3 credit hours)
  • CJS 211: Policing in America (3 credit hours)
  • CJS 220: Criminal Justice Field Experience (3 credit hours)
  • CJS 225: Law and Courts in America (3 credit hours)
  • CJS 271: Introduction to Criminal Behavior (3 credit hours)
  • CJS 281: Corrections in America (3 credit hours)
  • CJS 333: Criminal Procedure (3 credit hours)
  • 9 additional hours of CJS courses (chosen in consultation with advisor) (9 credit hours)
• Non-Criminal Justice Courses
  • ENG 111: Composition and Rhetoric (3 credit hours)
  • POL 142: American Politics and Diversity (3 credit hours)
  • or CRE 151: Introduction to Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
  • STA 261: Statistics (4 credit hours)
  • or CMR 181: Computers and Business
• Total Credit Hours: 40