This program prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff’s departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services.Goals of the program are to provide knowledge and skills necessary for students interested in careers in criminal justice including: Police –State, County and Local Agencies, Criminal Investigator, Corrections Officer, Probation Officer, Parole Officer, Juvenile System, Private Security Officer. Program Level Assessment will include the following:
- Explore the causes of crime and options for controlling it.
- Examine fundamental concepts underlying the practice of justice.
- Document the results of an investigation in an acceptable manner.
- Analyze the impact of crime on our society.
- Evaluate situations and determine sound moral, ethical, and legal implications.
Required Coursework (53 hours)
| CRJU 110 Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 credits |
| CRJU 111 Police Administration | 3 credits |
| CRJU 120 Criminology | 3 credits |
| CRJU 114 Introduction to Corrections | 3 credits |
| CRJU 113 Criminal Investigation | 3 credits |
| CRJU/PHED 145 Physical Fitness for Law Enforcement | 2 credits |
| CRJU 211 Prevention of Crime & Juvenile Delinquency* | 3 credits |
| CRJU 212 Community Relations | 3 credits |
| CRJU 214 Public Service Administration | 3 credits |
| CRJU 216 Probation and Parole | 3 credits |
| CRJU 218 Social Justice | 3 credits |
| ENG 121 English Composition I* | 3 credits |
| ENG 122 English Composition II* | 3 credits |
| PHIL 210 Ethics* | 4 credits |
| PSI 111 State & Local Government* | 3 credits |
| PSY 101 Psychology* | 4 credits |
| SOC 120 Principles of Sociology* | 4 credits |
Communications (3 required credit hours)
| COM 140 Speech* | 3 credits |
| OR | |
| COM 150 Public Speaking* | 3 credits |
Mathematics (4 required credit hours)
| MATH 117 Finite Math* | 4 credits |
| OR | |
| MATH 201 Intro to Statistics* | 4 credits |
| Total: | 60 credits |
| *Course has a prerequisite | |
Scope & Sequence
| Fall 1 | Winter 1 | Fall 2 | Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRJU 110 | CRJU 111 | CRJU 211 | CRJU 216 |
| CRJU 114 | CRJU 120 | CRJU 212 | CRJU 218 |
| ENG 121 | CRJU 113 | CRJU 214 | PSI 111 |
| MATH 117 | SOC 120 | COM 150 | PHIL 210 |
| ENG 122 | PSY 101 | CRJU/PHED 145 |
Effective: Fall 2014
Current/Updated: 3/18/16
Employment Information
The Associate of Applied Science
in Criminal Justice prepares
individuals to apply theories
and practices of criminal justice
to structuring, managing,
directing and controlling criminal
justice agencies, including
police departments, sheriff’s
departments, law enforcement
divisions and units, and private
protective services.
Criminal Justice encompasses both law enforcement and corrections. Law enforcement careers can be at the local, state and regional levels and include positions such as police officers, sheriff deputies, investigators and detectives who protect people by enforcing the law.
Careers in corrections include positions such as probation and parole officers and private security officers.
Law enforcement duties include responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, patrolling assigned areas, conducting traffic stops, issuing citations, obtaining warrants, detaining and arresting suspects, filling out the proper paperwork and testifying for cases in court.
Persons employed in corrections are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial, monitoring those who have been sentenced to serve time in confinement, or supervising those on parole or probation.
According to the Bureau of Employment Services Occupational Handbook, the median salary for those in law enforcement was $56,980 per year in 2012,
while median pay for those working in corrections jobs was $48,190. Earning a Criminal Justice degree offers you an excellent career outlook and a variety of career options.
The goal of the program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in criminal justice. Students will explore the causes of crime and options for controlling it, while examining the fundamental concepts underlying the practice of justice. Students will learn how to document the results of an investigation in an acceptable, moral and ethical manner and analyze the impact of crime on our society.
A career in Criminal Justice can lead to a wide variety of jobs in the public service sector. Those in this profession are able to pay attention to detail, yet they are able to multitask. Communications skills and applying good judgment are critical to this profession. Positions as officers and
detectives also require strength and stamina.
The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice provides students with a basic introduction to prepare them for positions in law enforcement at all levels.
Standardized Test Results (2016):
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NOCTI Criminal Justice Test Results
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| Crime Scene Management | Use of Force | Criminal Law & Procedures | Health Issues | Police Concepts & Skills | |
| GOCC Students | 66.1 | 87.1 | 76.7 | 70.0 | 73.5 |
| State Avg | 56.1 | 78.8 | 70.8 | 67.9 | 76.5 |
| National Avg | 60.4 | 73.4 | 71.0 | 67.0 | 70.2 |
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NOCTI Criminal Justice Test Results
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| Court System | Communication | Security: National, International & Private | Understanding & Working with Special Populations | |
| GOCC Students | 68.6 | 70.7 | 78.8 | 88.6 |
| State Avg | 57.1 | 65.3 | 70.6 | 68.6 |
| National Avg | 64.5 | 67.0 | 72.4 | 76.5 |
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NOCTI Criminal Justice Test Results
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Composite Score
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| GOCC Students | 74.8 |
| State Avg | 68.8 |
| National Avg | 68.8 |