Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice Program provides students with a unique curriculum that endows them with the ability to connect theory and practice of criminal justice, with a special emphasis on the Christian ethical perspective. The program provides students with general education and interdisciplinary course work that facilitates an easy transition to undergraduate programs in criminal justice, law, and sociology. It prepares students for careers in police departments at the local and state levels and also in the courts, corrections, probation/parole, juvenile justice, Department of Homeland Security, and many other public law enforcement agencies.
Criminal Justice Curriculum Map
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 & LANG 157 |
Introduction to Academic English and Language Practicum |
4 |
| INST 150 | Introduction to Faith, Reason, and Justice | 3 |
| CSCI 110 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| COMM 120 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH 103 | Mathematical Ideas 1 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 & LANG 158 |
College Writing and Language Practicum |
4 |
| SPAN 101A | Elementary Spanish 1 | 3 |
| BIBL 100 | Introducing Biblical Literature,Biblical Literature in Contemporary Context | 3 |
| THEO 210 | Christian Spirituality | 3 |
| SOCI 100 | Introduction to Sociology 2 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| CRMJ 115 | Introduction to Forensic Science 2 | 3 |
| ENGL 220 | Studies in the Novel and Short Fiction 2 | 3 |
| CRMJ 105 | Introduction to Criminal Justice 2 | 3 |
| CRMJ 110 | Criminal Investigation 2 | 3 |
| CRMJ 310 | Correctional Systems 2 | 3 |
| CRMJ 395 | Field Experience in Criminal Justice 2 | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CRMJ 215 | Victimology 2 | 3 |
| INST 161 | Heritage of Western Thought and Civilization - Modern | 3 |
| CRMJ 220 | Restorative Justice 2 | 3 |
| CRMJ 205 | Introduction to Policing 2 | 3 |
| CRMJ 210 | Prosecution and the Courts 2 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |
- 1
Students may substitute more advanced courses if able to meet specific course prerequisites.
- 2
Satisfies core requirement.