Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

Join the ranks of those who protect and serve with a rewarding career in criminal justice. You’ll gain an overview of the role of the criminal justice system in our society and will become familiar with law enforcement, corrections, criminal procedures, juvenile law, and constitutional law. In addition, you’ll gain skills in communication, crime prevention, report writing, and forensic science applications. This program will prepare you for a career in many criminal justice-related fields.

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Admissions

Scholarships and Funding

Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.

Curriculum

Technical Studies

• Introduction to Corrections
• Criminal Justice System
• Cultural Diversity In Criminal Justice
• Criminal Procedures
• Introduction to Forensic Science
• Crime Prevention Principles
• Juvenile Procedures
• Police Community Relations
• Principles of Emergency Management
• Criminal Justice Issues Capstone
• Constitutional Principles
• Criminal Justice Ethics
• Public Safety Ethics
• Writing Reports
• Public Safety Documentation
• Employment Strategies
• Public Safety Preparedness
• Communicating Professionally
• Public Safety Communication

General Studies

• Oral/Interpersonal Comm
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Intro to Sociology
• Written Communication
• Intro to Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology

Suggested Electives

• Spanish 1 Law Enforcement
• Public Safety Fitness and Wellness

Program Outcome

• Analyze situational responses.
• Apply communication skills as a criminal justice professional.
• Conduct investigations.
• Examine the professional code of ethics for a criminal justice practitioner.
• Explain the role of criminal justice professionals in working with diverse populations.
• Explore personal wellness strategies for the criminal justice professions.
• Illustrate the interrelationships of the three core components of the criminal justice system.