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Associate of Arts, Criminal Justice: 2007-2008 Catalog
Programs of Study

Criminal Justice

Associate of Arts Transfer Emphasis

The Criminal Justice transfer emphasis is an Associate of Arts degree for students who are planning to transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, or any other four-year institution.

Salary: $54,000–$76,000 / year (Nevada)

Career Outlook: Depends on specialization; demand is strong for investigators & detectives

Good To Know: Must enforce laws, gather facts & evidence; may also work with the public

WNC Academic Division: For more information about this program of study, please contact the Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service Division.


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Total Requirements: 60 credits

 
Core Requirements 21–24 Credits
CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice I 3
CRJ 102 Introduction to Criminal Justice II 3
CRJ 106
or CRJ 211		 Introduction to Corrections
Police in America		 3
CRJ 164 Principles of Investigation 3
CRJ 222

or CRJ 220
& CRJ 230		 Criminal Law and Procedure

Criminal Procedures
Criminal Law		 3

3
3
CRJ 225 Criminal Evidence 3
CRJ 270 Introduction to Criminology 3
 
General Education Requirements 36–39 Credits
English/Communications Requirements (ENG 101 & ENG 102 Required) 6
Fine Arts Requirement 3
Humanities Requirement 6
Mathematics Requirement 3
Science Requirement 6
Social Sciences Requirement 3
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements 3
General Electives (Recommended: ANTH 101, CPD 116, CPD 117, PSY 101, PSY 233, PSY 234, PSY 280, SOC 101, SW 230, up to eight credits of Spanish courses) 6–9
A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Arts can be found on the Associate of Arts Degree Requirements page.
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