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This degree is designed for a smooth transition into the bachelor’s degree program for students who choose to continue their education after receiving the associate degree.

All criminal justice and loss prevention courses used for the associate degree in criminal justice must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
 

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Criminal Justice department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/home.htm

Total Credits Required 60

Liberal Studies32
EN 111 College Composition I 4
EN 211 College Composition II [Div I] 4
Humanities Electives8
Natural Science/Mathematics Electives8
Social Sciences Electives8

Required Courses in Major24
CJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice 4
CJ 212 The Law Enforcement Function or4
     CJ 220 The Corrections Functions (4 cr.)
Criminal Justice Electives*16

General Electives4

*Other approved CJ course work (e.g., transfer credit or newly approved CJ courses) at the 200-400 level (except CJ 491 Internship), not listed, may be used to satisfy the requirements in the CJ elective area. CJ 491 Internship will count in the general elective area.

Notes:

1.  No more than 4 credits of CJ 191 and/or CJ 298 may be applied toward this degree. CJ 191 and CJ 298 do not apply toward the major in the bachelor’s degree.

2.  This degree requires an overall 2.0 GPA.

3.   All criminal justice courses used in the major require a minimum grade of "C".