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Criminal Justice

Associate of Applied Science

Criminal Justice

The field of criminal justice involves the three components of the criminal justice system: police, courts and corrections. The academic discipline also includes study of the juvenile justice system and the extent and causes of crime among adults and juveniles. Criminal Justice is an exciting and interesting discipline that can lead to attractive and worthwhile careers.

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Courses

CRJU 101 Intrduction to Criminal Justice* ..... 3 Credits

CRJU 204 Juvenile Justice* ..... 3 Credits

ENGL 101 English Composition I ..... 3 Credits

ATEC 115 Fundamentals Of Business Computer Apps ..... 3 Credits

MATH 113 Mathematical Reasoning ..... 3 Credits

Semester Total : 15

CRUJ 230 Criminology* ..... 3 Credits

CRJU 223 Police and Society* ..... 3 Credits

CRJU 201 Introduction to Forensic Science* ..... 3 Credits

CRJU 224 Punishment and Corrections* ..... 3 Credits

ENGL 102 English Composition II - OR -

BUSN 230 Business Communications and Ethics ..... 3 Credits

Semester Total : 15

CRJU 202 Crime Scene Investigation* ..... 3 Credits

CRJU 207 Criminal Law* ..... 3 Credits

CRJU 211 Drugs and Society* ..... 3 Credits

CRJU 213 Race and Gender in CJ* ..... 3 Credits

PSYC 101 General Psychology - OR -

SOCI 101 Sociology ..... 3 Credits

Semester Total : 15

HUMN 101 Introduction to Humanities ..... 3 Credits

ELEC Natural Science Elective ..... 3 Credits

CRJU 203 Analysis of Biological Evidence* ..... 3 Credits

COMM 100 Oral Communications ..... 3 Credits

CRJU 262 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice* ..... 3 Credits

Semester Total : 15

*Denotes courses offered only at the South Charleston, WV campus.