Recommended Course Sequence - AAS in Criminal Justice

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The recommended course sequence for the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice can be completed full-time in two years or less. The program provides students with a broad foundation in criminal law, corrections, courts, and law enforcement practices. It is designed both for students entering the field and for those already employed in criminal justice who seek professional development for career advancement.

Following the recommended course sequence ensures timely completion and prepares graduates for diverse opportunities in public safety, corrections, security, and related professions.

Year 1 Fall

CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credit Hours: 3 OR PSYC 1300 Learning Framework
ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
ITSC 1301 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3 OR BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications

Year 1 Spring

CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 1313 - Juvenile Justice System Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1342 - Statistics Credit Hours: 3 OR another college level MATH course.

Year 1 Summer

CRIJ 2313 - Correctional Systems and Practices Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 2314 - Criminal Investigation Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 2323 - Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing Credit Hours: 3 OR POFT 2312 Business Correspondence and Communication

Year 2 Fall

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3 OR One Course From
Speech Communications Core
.
Elective: Language/Philosophy/Culture OR Creative Arts
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SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3

Year 2 Spring

CRIJ 2301 - Community Resources in Corrections Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 2328 - Police System and Practices Credit Hours: 3
CJSA 1364 - Practicum I- Criminal Justice Studies Credit Hours: 3