Nov 25, 2024

2017-2018 College Catalog

2017-2018 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Criminal Justice, AAS

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This program is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in criminal justice. A high percentage of criminal justice students obtain jobs in the field both while they are pursuing their degree and after completion of the program. The degree also serves as a solid base from which to pursue a four-year degree and law school.

General Education Core

ORT 0 - Blackboard Student Training 0 Credits
ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation 0 Credits
ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits
MATH 1213 - Quantitative Literacy* 3 Credits
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CIS 1023 - Introduction to Computing* 3 Credits
POLS 1113 - American National Government* 3 Credits
POLS 1123 - American State And Local Government* 3 Credits
PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits
SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits
SOC 2203 - Social Problems* 3 Credits

Criminal Justice Core

PARA 1103 - Legal Systems & Terminology 3 Credits
CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice* 3 Credits
CRJ 2114 - Criminalistics 4 Credits
CRJ 1123 - Criminal Procedures And Evidence 3 Credits
CRJ 2112 - Crime Scene Documentation 2 Credits
CRJ 2153 - Criminology 3 Credits
CRJ 2243 - Police Organization And Management 3 Credits
CRJ 2253 - Criminal Law 3 Credits
CRJ 2263 - Juvenile Justice And Delinquency 3 Credits
CRJ 2273 - Introduction To Corrections 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
CRJ 2223 - Police Community Relations 3 Credits
CRJ 2283 - Criminal Justice Internship 3 Credits

60 Credit Hours Total

See your NPC advisor for degree and graduation information.