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Associate of Arts: 2011–2012 Catalog Year
Criminal Justice
Associate of Arts
The Criminal Justice Associate of Arts degree is 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: $53,530–$85,250 / year (Nevada)
Career Outlook: Depends on specialization; demand is strong for investigators and detectives in a security conscious society
Good To Know: Must enforce laws, gather facts and evidence; may also work with the public
Total Requirements: 60 Units (Credits)
| Program Requirements | 21–24 Units (Credits) | |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice I | 3 |
| CRJ 102 | Introduction to Criminal Justice II | 3 |
| CRJ 106 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| or CRJ 211 | Police in America | |
| CRJ 164 | Principles of Investigation | 3 |
| CRJ 222 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 |
| or CRJ 220 | Criminal Procedures | |
| & CRJ 230 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRJ 225 | Criminal Evidence | 3 |
| CRJ 270 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | 36–39 Units (Credits) | |
|
English/Communications Requirements |
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 |
6-9 | |
| A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Arts can be found on the Associate of Arts page. | ||