Criminal Justice, AS
Program code: CRJS-AS
Locations: Asnuntuck, Capital, Gateway, Housatonic, Manchester, Middlesex, Naugatuck Valley, Northwestern, Norwalk, Three Rivers, Tunxis
Program Description
This program is for students who are interested in a career in law enforcement, corrections, security, or the court and legal system. The Associates in Science degree will allow a student to pursue a career immediately upon completion or to transfer to a four-year institution. The program offers a general track in criminal justice or students can choose one from among the eight areas of concentration. Links to these program descriptions can be found on the Related Programs tab.
Criminal Justice Program Goals
- Complete an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice.
- Acquire the skills necessary to secure employment within field of criminal justice.
- Transfer into a Bachelor Degree Program.
Criminal Justice Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of police, courts and corrections and explain the functions they serve within the criminal justice system and the community.
- Apply principles of constitutional and criminal laws that protect the rights of and regulates conduct of a culturally diverse society.
- Demonstrate knowledge of theories, principles, processes of the criminal justice system.
- Prepare written documents and deliver oral presentations related to the criminal justice field.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice General Education Core | ||
| ENG 1010 | Composition | 3 |
| MATH 1000 or higher 1 | 3-4 | |
| Elective ARHX - Arts & Humanities Course | 3-4 | |
| Elective SCRX - Scientific Reasoning Course or Elective SCKX - Scientific Knowledge Course 2 | 3-4 | |
| PSY 1011 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| Elective ORAX - Oral Communication Course | 3 | |
| CCS 1001 | College and Career Success | 3 |
| Criminal Justice Additional General Education | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
Elective WRIX - Written Communication II Course | ||
| Writing and Research in Criminal Justice | ||
| SOC 1001 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| Criminal Justice Program Core | ||
| CJS 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJS 2110 | Criminal Law I | 3 |
| CJS 2130 | Evidence and Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CJS 2010/SOC 2040 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJS 2095 | Practicum in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| or CJS 2880 | Careers in Criminal Justice | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Diversity and Multiculturalism in Criminal Justice | ||
| Fair and Impartial Policing | ||
| Ethical Issue in Criminal Justice | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice | ||
| POLS 1002 | American Government | 3 |
| or POLS 1003 | State and Local Government | |
| Courses taken as part of the Criminal Justice core may not be used to satisfy the concentration electives. | ||
| CJ Electives for General Degree | ||
| CJS Elective - 4 CJS courses (courses are specific if an option is chosen) | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |