Criminal Justice Concentration

The Associate of Applied Science

Contact Information
Karen Perrin
(731) 424-3520 ext. 50266

Program and Career Description

The AAS Criminal Justice Degree is designed for students who plan to pursue a career in Law Enforcement. The Criminal Justice degree would also be beneficial for those who are already employed in law enforcement, but need a college degree in order to advance. The Criminal Justice degree includes two tracks: Corrections and Law Enforcement.

Program Requirements

(Students may require additional Learning Support courses.)

Communication Requirement
ENGL 1010 English Composition I

Humanities Requirement
PHIL 1040 Introduction to Ethics

Choose ONE Natural Science or Mathematics Course
BIOL 1110 General Biology I
BIOL 1120 General Biology II
BIOL 1510 Environmental Science I
BIOL 1520 Environmental Science II
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II
GEOL 1040 Physical Geology
PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Based Physics I
PHYS 2020 Non-Calculus Based Physics II
PSCI 1010 Principles of Physical Science
PSCI 1020 Principles of Earth/Space
MATH 1010 Math for General Studies
MATH 1530 Introductory Statistics
MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics (suggested)
MATH 1710 Precalculus Algebra
MATH 1720 Precalculus Trigonometry
MATH 1830 Applied Calculus

Social / Behavioral Science Requirement
PSYC 1030 General Psychology

Additional General Education Course
COMM 2025 Fundamentals of Communication

Major Required Courses
CRMJ 1010 Intro. to Criminal Justice
CRMJ 1020 Intro. to Legal Processes
CRMJ 1340 Criminal Investigation
CRMJ 2010 Intro. to Law Enforcement
CRMJ 2020 Intro. to Corrections
CRMJ 1398 Basic Emergency Procedures
CRMJ 2340 Investigative Reporting
CRMJ 2396 Criminal Justice Internship
INFS 1010 Computer Applications

Concentration Courses
SOCI 1010 or 1020 Introduction to Sociology or Social Problems
CRMJ 1355 Understanding Terrorism
CRMJ 2311 Juvenile Justice
CRMJ 2367 Mental Health Aspects of Criminal Behavior
Six (6) credit hours of CRMJ electives

 

Note: COL 1030 College to Career Navigation, is not a program requirement, but it is a class that is strongly recommended to enhance the student's college and career success.

Sample Schedule

1st Year, Fall Semester
Number Course Name Credits
CRMJ 1010 Intro to Criminal Justice 3
CRMJ 2010 Intro to Law Enforcement 3
CRMJ 1398 Basic Emergency Procedures 3
ENGL 1010 English Composition 3
INFS 1010 Computer Applications 3
  Total Credits 15
1st Year, Spring Semester
Number Course Name Credits
CRMJ 1020 Intro to Legal Processes 3
CRMJ 2020 Intro to Corrections 3
SOCI 1010 or SOCI 1020 Intro. to Sociology or Social Problems 3
  Natural Science or Math Course  3
PSYC General Psychology 3
  Total Credits 15
2nd Year, Fall Semester
Number Course Name Credits
CRMJ 2340 Investigative Reporting 3
CRMJ 1340 Criminal Investigation 3
CRMJ 2367 Mental Health Aspects 3
CRMJ 1355

Understanding Terrorism

3
COMM 2025

Fundamentals of Communication

3
  Total Credits 15
2nd Year, Spring Semester
Number Course Name Credits
CRMJ XXXX Criminal Justice Elective 3
CRMJ 2396 CJ Internship 3
CRMJ 2311 Juvenile Justice 3
PHIL 1040 Introduction to Ethics 3
CRMJ XXXX Criminal Justice Elective 3
  Total Credits 15