Associate in Science Degree - Criminal Justice Option
The Associate in Science Degree -Criminal Justice Option actively prepares students for professions in legal, policing, corrections, and support positions. The curriculum blends scientific theories, facts, and practical knowledge giving students a comprehensive approach to the complex criminal justice system. Additionally, the faculty incorporate current issues and trends into coursework.
Overview
The Associate in Science with Criminal Justice Option is a major within the School of Professional Studies. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
Degree Requirements:
- General Education Courses
- Major Courses
- Electives
Degree available DSUlive and online
Student Learning Outcomes
Criminal Justice graduates will:
- Analyze, interpret, and use data and information in learning and research. (This learning outcome directly addresses institutional learning outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
- Use technology as both a learning and professional application tool. (This learning outcome directly addresses institutional learning outcomes VI and VII.)
- Communicate ideas clearly through visual, verbal, and written forms using graphs, models, and the vocabulary specific to criminal justice. (This learning outcome directly addresses institutional learning outcomes IV, V, VI, and VII.)
- Demonstrate an ability to build upon and apply criminal justice knowledge and skills in various settings and environments. (This learning outcome directly addresses institutional learning outcomes II, V, VII, and X.)
Career Options
Why should you pursue an Associate in Science Degree - Criminal Justice Option?
The Associate in Science degree in criminal justice provides the skill set needed for numerous occupations in law enforcement, corrections, parole and rehabilitation, and a number of other jobs in this growing field.
Possible Career Paths
- State and Local Law Enforcement
Requirements
General Education Course Requirements
| Group I (A) |
ENGL 110 or ENGL 111H* |
3 |
| Group I (B) |
ENGL 120 or ENGL 121H* |
3 |
| Group I (C) |
COMM 110 or COMM 111H* |
3 |
| Group II (A) |
CSCI 101 |
3 |
| Group II (B) |
COMM 216 (Recommended) |
3 |
| Group II (C) |
SOC 110 or SOC 115 (Recommended) |
3 |
| Group II (D) |
Well-Being |
2 |
| Group III (A) |
Creative Expressions |
3 |
| Group III (B) |
Literature |
3 |
| Group III (C) |
MATH 103 (Recommended) |
4 |
| Group III (D) |
Social Science |
3 |
| Group III (E) |
Natural Science |
4 |
| General Education Elective |
POLS 115 (Recommended) |
3 |
Core Courses
| CJ 201 | The Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| CJ 210 | Policing in America | 3 |
| CJ 253 | Juvenile Justice and Delinquency | 3 |
| CJ 330 | Courts and Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CJ 341 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ 351 | Introductions to Corrections | 3 |
| CJ 365 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Semester Sequence
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester