Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice: 2007-2008 Catalog
Programs of Study |
Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied Science
The Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for a career in Law Enforcement, whether it be Probation and Parole, Corrections, Juvenile Justice or Law Enforcement. With this degree, students will understand the basics of criminal law and law enforcement pertaining to each of these career areas.
Salary: $44,000–$64,700 / year (Nevada)
Career Outlook: Faster than average growth through 2014
Good To Know: Must be physically fit; may work weekends, holidays & nights
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
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| Core Requirements |
18 Credits |
| CRJ 101 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice I |
3 |
| CRJ 102 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice II |
3 |
| CRJ 164 |
Principles of Investigation |
3 |
| CRJ 220 |
Criminal Procedures |
3 |
| CRJ 230 |
Criminal Law |
3 |
| CRJ 270 |
Introduction to Criminology |
3 |
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| Emphasis Requirements |
18 Credits |
Choose 9 credits from the following: |
CRJ 106
CRJ 155
CRJ 211
CRJ 225
CRJ 265 |
Introduction to Corrections
Juvenile Justice System
Police in America
Criminal Evidence
Introduction to Physical Evidence |
3
3
3
3
3
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BUS 107
or BUS 108 |
Business Speech Communications
Business Letters and Reports |
3–6 |
| COM 113 |
Fundamentals of Speech Communication |
3 |
COT 105
or COT 113
or COT 202 |
Computer Literacy
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Introduction to Computer Applications |
3 |
CPD 116
or CPD 117 |
Substance Abuse-Fundamental Facts
Introduction to Counseling |
3 |
CRJ 295
or CRJ 296
or CRJ 297
or CRJ 298 |
Work Experience - Corrections
Work Experience - Juvenile Justice
Work Experience - Law Enforcement
Work Experience - Probation and Parole |
1–6 |
| IS 101 |
Introduction to Information Systems |
3 |
MGT 201
or MGT 212
or MGT 235
or MGT 283 |
Principles of Management
Leadership & Human Relations
Organizational Behavior
Introduction to Human Resources Management |
3–6 |
SW 220
or SW 230 |
Introduction to Social Work
Crisis Intervention |
3–6 |
| Any Foreign Language
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3–6 |
| Any other Criminal Justice course except CRJ 110B
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1–9 |
| Any Psychology course except PSY 210
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1–6 |
| Any Sociology course except SOC 210
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1–6 |
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| General Education Requirements |
24 Credits |
| English/Communications Requirement (Recommended: ENG 101, ENG 102; must include a writing course) |
6 |
| Humanities/Social Science Requirements (Humanities Course Required) |
3 |
| Mathematics Requirement |
3 |
| Science Requirement |
6 |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements |
3 |
| General Electives |
3 |
| A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science can be found on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page. |
Note: Students are REQUIRED to complete a POST certified course to become a law enforcement officer in Nevada. This degree does NOT take the place of that certification.
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