Programs

Associate of Science in Criminal Justice

The Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice is a self-paced learning program that may be completed off-campus. Study programs are not structured in semesters, quarters or terms, allowing students to begin their degree programs at any time during the year.

The Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice requires students complete a total of 60 semester units of credit. Course work is comprised of 6 Core Courses in Criminal Justice, 10 General Education Courses, and 4 Elective courses.

Core Courses for Criminal Justice

Candidates for the Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice are required to complete 6 Core Course (18 semester units) of credit in the Major Cores. The Major or Core Courses required are listed below. Course descriptions for the Criminal Justice major may be found by following this link: Associate of Science in Criminal Justice.

  • BCJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • BCJ 210 Juvenile Justice
  • BCJ 230 Criminal Investigation
  • BCJ 240 Procedures in the Justice System
  • BCJ 303 Terrorism
  • BCJ 351 Forensic Science

Associate of Science General Education Courses

Candidates for the Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice are required to complete 10 General Education courses (30 semester units). The General Education Courses required are listed below. Course descriptions for the General Education Courses may be found by following this link: Associate of Science General Education Requirements

  • GED 132 United States Government
  • GED 150 Mathematics
  • GED 155 English
  • GED 232 Early U.S. History
  • GED 102 The Human Body
  • GED 108 Environmental Science
  • GED 120 Introduction to Humanities
  • GED 130 Introduction to Civilization
  • GED 215 Psychology of Adjustment
  • GED 216 Introduction to Sociology

Associate of Science General Elective Courses

Candidates for the Associate of Science Degree Criminal Justice are required to complete 4 Elective courses (12 semester units). The Elective Courses may be selected from the list below. Course descriptions for the Elective Courses may be found by following this link: Associate of Science Elective Requirements

  • BAM 402 Public Relations
  • BAM 411 Human Resources Management
  • BAM 418 Small Business Management
  • BAM 421 Operations Management
  • GEL 205 Marketing Hospitality
  • GEL 477 Business Ethics
  • HCA 200 The United States Health Care System 
  • HCA 305 Introduction to Community Health
  • HCA 340 Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness
  • MKT 121 Customer Service
  • MKT 310 Advertising and Promotions
  • PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology
  • PSY 116 Psychology of Gender
  • PSY 150 Health Psychology
  • PSY 180 Introduction to Organizational Psychology
  • PSY 220 Developmental Psychology
  • PSY 228 Social Psychology
  • PSY 380 Personality Theories
  • PSY 408 Abnormal Psychology
  • PSY 418 Counseling Psychology

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