Criminal Justice, A.A.S.

Location(s): All Southwest Locations

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Nathan Washington • (901) 333-4998

This program prepares students for career opportunities in criminal justice agencies. Sufficient theoretical preparation and practical experience enable graduates to function effectively in a variety of paraprofessional settings. This program is not designed for transfer. Students intending to transfer credits to other institutions should contact both their advisor and the transfer institution to determine applicable policies or restrictions.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate working knowledge of Criminal Justice System functions, processes, and interrelationships.
Articulate opinions on critical issues and problems facing the Criminal Justice system.
Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of the philosophy, history, and application of law related to the criminal justice system.
Describe and analyze the theories of causation and the impact of crime.

Courses Offered by Semester

Fall Semester Only	Spring Semester Only
CRMJ 1325	CRMJ 2311
CRMJ 2340	CRMJ 2312
CRMJ 2367	CRMJ 1341
	CRMJ 2396
	CRMJ 2335

First Semester: 15 Credits

Second Semester: 15 Credits

Third Semester: 15 Credits

CRMJ 2396 Criminal Justice Internship I ^{3, 4, 6}
or
CRMJ Elective²
CRMJ 2340 Investigative Report Writing ⁴
Social/Behavioral Sciences Course Gen Ed Elective ¹
CRMJ 2367 Mental Health Aspects of Criminal Behavior ⁴
CRMJ Elective²
or
CRMJ 2335 Victimology ⁵

Fourth Semester: 15 Credits

Total Program Credits: 60

¹ Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.

² Students may select any courses from CRMJ to complete the degree program, with approval of their advisor.

³Students may be given Field Experience Credit for this course for prior work experience. Please see academic advisor or department chairperson for determination of whether prior relevant work experience will qualify for satisfactory Field Experience Credit.

⁴ Offered in Fall semester only

⁵Offered in Spring semester only

⁶CRMJ 2396 is required for the Correctional Officer Technical Certificate