Criminal Justice A.A.S.
The Criminal Justice degree program is a comprehensive curriculum dealing with the broad field of criminal justice, including areas such as law enforcement, corrections, and the courts. While preparing the student for work in many areas of criminal justice, the curriculum also includes basic college courses applicable to four-year degree programs. Students in this curriculum can prepare for a career in law enforcement corrections, investigation, security, administration, and social work. This curriculum supplements the specific training of agencies involved in criminal justice operations.
The mission of the Criminal Justice A.A.S. program is to provide educational opportunities and experiences that prepare students for employment in some areas of Criminal Justice. The program also provides the basis for further education leading into careers in other social science related disciplines.
The Criminal Justice A.A.S. program will:
- Assist students to develop a thorough knowledge of the components of the criminal justice system and how they interact with each other.
- Prepare students to apply analytical skills and substantive knowledge to specific criminal justice problems.
- Prepare students to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Prepare students for successful employment in the field of criminal justice or a related field.
Discipline Category Descriptions
Minimum Degree Requirements (60 credits)
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English (6 credits)
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| ENG 101 | English Composition |
| ENG 102 | Literature & Composition |
Humanities (3 Credits)
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| COM 101 | Public Speaking |
Criminal Justice (27 Credits)
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| CRI 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice |
| CRI 201 | Criminal Law |
| CRI 208 | Corrections: Theory & Practice |
| CRI 210 | Police Operations |
| CRI 207 | Criminal Investigations |
| CRI 214 | Ethics in Criminal Justice |
| --------> | Criminal Justice electives (9 credits) |
College Success (3 Credits) |
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| FCS 101 | Foundations for College Success |
Social Science (9 Credits) |
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| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology |
| PSC 100 PSC 120 PSC 240 |
Government & Politics in America or Intro. to Political Science/Comparative Politics or State & Local Government |
Math or Science (3 Credits) |
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Any MAT course above 100 or Students who take a 4-credit math or science are required |
Info. Management (3 Credits) |
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| CSC 102 | Introduction to Microcomputer Applications |
Free Electives (6 Credits) |
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Any courses that receive college credit Students who take a 4-credit math or science are required |
Some popular career options are:
- State Police Officer
- Municipal Police Officer
- Federal Law Enforcement Officer
- State- and County-Level Corrections Officers
- Deputy Sheriff
- Court Officer
- Private and Campus Security Officers
Some graduates of the program have transferred into bachelor's degree programs in a related field, such as SUNY Canton's Criminal Investigation and Homeland Security programs.