Criminology Studies - CSCU Transfer Degree, AA
Program code: CRIM-AA-TAP
Locations: Asnuntuck, Capital, Gateway, Housatonic, Manchester, Middlesex, Naugatuck Valley, Northwestern, Norwalk, Quinebaug Valley, Three Rivers, Tunxis
Program Description
This program is a CSCU Transfer Ticket Degree that is intended for Connecticut Community College students to transfer to Connecticut State Universities (Southern CT State University, Central CT State University, Eastern State University, Western State University) and Charter Oak State College without either losing any credits or being required to take extra credits in order to complete a bachelor’s degree in that same discipline.
Learning Outcomes
- Complete an Associate of Arts degree in Criminology Studies.
- Transfer seamlessly into a Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Criminology or Sociology with a concentration in Criminology with junior-level status at the receiving CSCU institution as part of the CSCU Transfer Tickets program.
- Identify and explain the basic structures and functions of law enforcement, courts, and corrections within the criminal justice system.
- Interpret the basic concepts and functions of criminal law.
- Integrate multidisciplinary theories which constitute the basis for understanding criminality and victimization.
- Apply constitutional principles that protect the rights of individuals and regulate criminal justice practices and procedures.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Framework Courses | ||
| ENG 1010 | Composition | 3 |
| ENG 1020 | Composition II and Literature | 3 |
| Elective SCRX - Scientific Reasoning Course 1 | 4 | |
| Elective SCKX - Scientific Knowledge Course 1 | 3-4 | |
| MATH 1200 | Statistics I | 3-4 |
| or MATH 1201 | Statistics I with Computer Applications | |
| Elective HISX - Historical Knowledge Course | 3 | |
| PSY 1011 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| Elective ARHX - Arts & Humanities Course 2 | 3-4 | |
| Elective ORAX - Oral Communication Course | 3 | |
| CCS 1001 | College and Career Success | 3 |
| SOC 1001 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| Pathway Courses | ||
| CJS 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJS 1020 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CJS 1050 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJS 2010/SOC 2040 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJS 2100 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| or CJS 2130 | Evidence and Criminal Procedure | |
| Choose three Unrestricted Electives | 9 | |
| Choose one of the following: 3 | 2-4 | |
| Juvenile Delinquency | ||
| Juvenile Justice | ||
| Criminal Law I | ||
| Criminal Investigations | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Science (if not taken as a part of General Education) | ||
| Victimology | ||
| Forensic Science with Laboratory | ||
| Practicum in Criminal Justice | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice | ||
| Special Topics in Criminal Justice | ||
| Total Credits | 60-65 | |
- 1
it is recommended to take CJS 2850 Forensic Science with Laboratory to fulfill Scientific Reasoning or CJS 2260 Introduction to Forensic Science to fulfill Scientific Knowledge & Understanding. Students can earn credit for only one of these courses.
- 2
Recommended: 2000-level literature course
- 3
number of elective credits needed will be affected by the number of 4 credit courses taken to meet other requirements. Total credits earned must be a minimum of 60.
Total Credits: 60-65