Criminal Justice (AA.CJS)

This program is designed for students desiring to enter a criminal justice field (law enforcement, corrections, probation, etc.) directly upon graduation or for students desiring to transfer to a university.



This program follows Math Pathway #1. Math requirements for a specific major may vary from one institution to another. Please consult with an academic counselor or academic advisor to confirm the pathway that is applicable to your major and transfer institution.
Catalog Term Year: 2025 Spring
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway 
* OR
ENG-120
Composition I 
3.0
MAT-115
General Education Pathway 
OR
MAT-116
General Education Math 
3.0
PSY-271
Intr/Psychology 
3.0
POS-162
State/Local Govern 
3.0
CJS-150
Intro/Criminal Justice 
3.0

Semester Totals
15.0
Second Semester
ENG-121
Composition II 
3.0
PSY-273
Abnormal Psychology 
3.0
CJS-152
Criminal Investigation I 
3.0
CJS-156
Criminal Law 
3.0
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IAI Life Science 
4.0

Semester Totals
16.0
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Hours
COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication 
3.0
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IAI Physical Science 
3.0
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IAI Humanities 
3.0
CJS-166
Corrections 
3.0
CJS-160
Criminal Evidence and Procedure 
3.0
CJS-200
Liability in Criminal Justice 
3.0

Semester Totals
18.0
Second Semester
CJS-158
Juvenile Justice 
3.0
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IAI Fine Art 
3.0
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IAI Social and Behavioral Science 
3.0
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IAI Humanities 
3.0
CJS-250
Criminology 
3.0

Semester Totals
15.0

Total Program Hours

64.0