Criminal Justice, AA
Criminal justice is the study of the system through which crimes and criminals are identified, apprehended, judged, and punished.
This program is designed for students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university. Requirements may be updated prior to the start of the Fall 2023 semester. Students completing this program should consult a counselor or advisor to develop their degree plan and for registration advice.
Associate of Arts
Required Courses
| ENG 110 | College Writing I | 3 |
| | or | |
| ENG 160 | College Writing & Research | 4 |
| LEN 101 | Intro Law Enforc/Crim Justice | 3 |
| LEN 102 | Police Organization/Administra | 3 |
| LEN 204 | Delinquency Prevention/Control | 3 |
| SOC 102 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| | or | |
| SOC 103 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 205 | Racial & Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| | Second Level English/Communication | 3 |
| | Foreign Language | 8 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts | 6 |
| | Mathematics | 3 |
| | Political Science | 3 |
| | Science | 8 |
| | Wellness/Physical Education | 2 |
| | Elective Courses | 11 |
Total Credit Hours: 62
Transfer Notes: This degree program is designed to be a transfer option for a bachelor’s degree with a major in criminal justice. After transfer, students may be able to select an option within the major, such as juvenile justice, the courts system, or law enforcement administration.