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Associate of Science

The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice program could help you launch a new career. It can also act as a base to continue your education in criminal justice. Whichever path you choose, Hesser College can help you reach your criminal justice career goals. Our program is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the theories and techniques used in both the public and private sectors of law enforcement, corrections, or security.

Externships can provide you with the practical experience needed to be successful in your chosen career field. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded an associate of science degree.

Program Features

  • Strong emphasis in three areas of criminal justice
  • Field trips to the FBI Academy and Supreme Court in Washington
  • A hands-on approach to theories and techniques used in law enforcement
  • Available externships to gain valuable hands-on experience

Potential Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this program, you may seek future entry-level employment opportunities such as:

  • Local law enforcement
  • Court system personnel
  • Private security
  • Federal or state government
  • Other related industries

Courses and Typical Length of Study

The approximate length of study for this program is 60 semester credit hours.

Career
Courses
Semester
Credit Hours
CRJS101 Introduction to Criminal Justice                                                              `     3
CRJS105 Corrections: Policies and Procedures 3
CRJS150 Criminal Law and the Judicial System 3
CRJS240 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency 3
CRJS250 Constitutional Law and Procedure 3
CRJS270 Criminology 3
CRJS Elective (100–200 level) 3
HUMN105 Introduction to Philosophy 3
OPEN Non-CRJS elective 3
PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology 3

General Education
Courses 		 
GNED101 Foundations of Learning 3
GNED201 Critical Thinking Workshop 3
ENGL101 English Composition I 3
ENGL102 English Composition II 3
ENGL105 Oral Communications 3
MATH110 Introductory Algebra (or higher) 3
NSCI Natural Science course 3
SOCI† Social Science course 3
HUMN Humanities course 3
HUMN/SOCI Humanities or Social Science course (200 level or higher) 3

Total Credit Hours
60

Program Outcomes

The criminal justice program is designed to prepare graduates to meet the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of biological, sociological, and psychological theories of
    crime causation and discipline-specific evaluation of human behavior
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply principles of criminal law to criminal justice practice and
    understand the civil liabilities of criminal justice agencies and practitioners
  • Demonstrate the ability to utilize information and resources to make sound decisions in
    criminal justice agencies

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* Additional academy training may be required for law enforcement positions.

* SOCI101 must be one of these courses.