This program prepares students for career opportunities in criminal justice agencies. Sufficient theoretical preparation and practical experience enable graduates to function effectively in a variety of paraprofessional settings. This program is not designed for transfer. However, many institutions accept all or part of the course work toward the baccalaureate degree. Christian Brothers University and LeMoyne-Owen College accept the A.A.S. degree in Criminal Justice (Police Science and Corrections concentrations) towards requirements for the baccalaureate degree in Applied Psychology and Social Sciences, respectively. Students intending to transfer credits should contact both their advisor and the transfer institution to determine applicable policies or restrictions.
[First Semester] [Second Semester] [Summer I] [Summer II] [Third Semester] [Fourth Semester] [Suggested Electives]
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| **** | Humanities/Fine Arts (Gen. Ed.)1 | 3 |
| CJST 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJST 1300 | American Legal System | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I (Gen. Ed.) | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CJSC 1040 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CJST 2210 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| SPCH 2010 | Oral Communication (Gen. Ed.) | 3 |
| **** | Social/Behavioral Sciences (Gen. Ed.)1 | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CJSC 1180 | Constitutional Rights of Prisoners | 3 |
| CJST 1060 | Psychological Aspects of Criminal Behavior2 | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CJSC 1910 | Criminal Justice Field Experience I2 | 3 |
| CJST 2990 | Special Topics/CJST | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CJST 1160 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| **** | Natural Sciences (Gen. Ed.)1 | 4 |
| **** | Elective3 | 2 |
| CJSC 1500 | Correctional Counseling | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CJST 2000 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJST 2040 | Investigative Report Writing | 3 |
| CJST 2080 | Drug Abuse and Law | 3 |
| **** | Mathematics3 | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Total Program Credits 60
This program of study is designed as a terminal degree for a specific career field. The courses offered by the Department are not designed for transfer to four-year institutions. Please see the course descriptions section for details regarding course transferability.
1Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.
2Credit may be given to in-service students with 1 to 3 year corrections experience after completing 12 or more Southwest Criminal Justice hours.
3Suggested Electives: The following suggested courses are helpful in this area of emphasis; however, students may choose other courses in consultation with their advisors.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CJST 1050 | Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| CJST 1920 | Criminal Justice Field Experience II2 | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| MATH 1530 | Statistics | 4 |
| MATH 1630 | Finite Mathematics | 4 |
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