Mar 18, 2026  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

Criminal Justice, A.S.


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This program is designed for people working in criminal justice or law enforcement or those who seek employment in such areas.

Program Requirements


Required Courses (24 credits)


Note:


** Must take one 3-credit course from one of these areas: Natural Science, Humanities, Fine Arts

Electives (15 credits)


Total Credits Required to Graduate: 60 credits


Learning Outcomes


The Criminal Justice program introduces students to the theory and practice of the United States criminal justice system. The goals of the program include:

  • Providing a professional education combined with an integrated liberal arts curriculum that teaches critical thought, analytical reasoning, and scholarly writing;
  • Preparing students who wish to pursue careers which include federal, state, and municipal law enforcement, professional human services, including counseling, probation and parole, corrections, and the legal profession;
  • Providing students the opportunity to develop intellectual skills that will enable them to pursue lifelong learning.

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