Criminal Justice Major
Contact Information
Dr. Gary Brummer
731-424-3520 ext. 213
gbrummer@jscc.edu
Program and Career Description
Careers in the field of criminal justice require either an associate' or bachelor's degree depending on the agency. A variety of career opportunities are available in law enforcement as police officers, sheriff' deputies, probation or parole officers and forensics scientists. Career opportunities are also available in the courts as clerks or bailiffs and in corrections. (Effective Fall 2008, pending TBR approval.)
| Career | Beginning Salary Range | Experienced Salary Range | Projected % Job Growth Through 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officers | $22,845 to $27,645 | $33,065 to $49,260 | 11% |
| Probation / Parole Officers | $21,500 to $26,600 | $33,500 to $41,400 | 10% |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $32,180 to $40,690 | $72,280 to $86,010 | 10% |
Transfer Options
At Jackson State, we work hard to make sure that you graduate with your associate' degree and arrive at a university prepared to start junior-level courses. That' why we have special articulation agreements with Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) schools that allow students completing the Associate of Science in Criminal Justice degree to transfer as juniors. TBR universities with Criminal Justice degrees include:
Other schools in West Tennessee with Criminal Justice degrees include the University of Tennessee at Martin. Students may require additional courses at these universities prior to becoming a junior.
Accreditation Information
Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Program Requirements
(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)
Communication Requirement (All required)
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
ENGL 1020 English Composition II
SPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech
Choose THREE Humanities Courses (One must be a literature Course)
ART 1010 Art History I
ART 1020 Art History II
ART 1030 Art Appreciation
COM 1030 Intro to Film
ENGL 2111 American Lit: Pre-Colonial - 1865
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 British Lit: 1785 - Present
ENGL 2310 World Lit: Beginnings - 1650
ENGL 2320 World Lit: 1650 - Present
HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics
THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre
Choose TWO Social and Behavioral Science Courses
ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 212 Principles of Microeconomics
GEO 201 Survey of World Regions
PHED 2050 Health and Wellness
POLS 1100 U.S. Government and Politics I
POLS 1200 U.S. Government and Politics II
PSY 101 General Psychology I
PSY 102 General Psychology II
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology
Choose TWO History Courses (American History is required for TBR Schools.)
HIST 1110 Survey of World Civilizations I
HIST 1120 Survey of World Civilizations II
HIST 2010 Survey of American History I
HIST 2020 Survey of American History II
Choose TWO Natural Science Courses
BIOL 1110 General Biology I
BIOL 1120 General Biology II
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II
PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Based Physics I
PHYS 2020 Non-Calculus Based Physics II
PSCI 1010 Survey of Physical Science I
PSCI 1020 Survey of Physical Science II
Choose ONE Mathematics Course
MATH 1630 Finite Math
MATH 1710 Precalculus Algebra
Major Requirements
CJUS 1100 Intro to Criminal Justice
PHED 2010 First Aid and Safety
PSY 201 Social Psychology
SOC 202 Social Problems
Students can choose either the Digital Forensics or Law Enforcement Option.
Courses for Digital Forensics Option
CIS 170 Micro Systems I
CIS 251 Digital Forensics
PHED 1020 Self Defense I
Courses for Law Enforcement Option
EMT 150 Independent Study
PHED 1020 Self Defense I
PHED 1120 Self Defense II
PSY 102 General Psychology II
SLR 2999 Service Learning
The Associate of Science Criminal Justice Major requires 60 college level credits. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.
Sample Schedule
| Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJUS 1100 | Into Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| PHED 2010 | First Aid and Safety | 3 |
| Natural Science Course | 4 | |
| Social Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1020 | English Composition II | 3 |
| PSY 201 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SPE 211 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Natural Science Course | 4 | |
| Social Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST | History Course | 3 |
| MATH | Mathematics Course | 3 |
| PHED 1020 | Self Defense I | 1 |
| SOC 202 | Social Problems | 3 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| CIS 170 or
PSY 102 |
Micro Systems I or General Psychology II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST | History Course | 3 |
| CIS 251 or EMT 150 & PHED 1120 & SLR 2999 | Digital Forensics or Independent Study, Self Defense II, and Service Learning | 3 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Literature Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 |
