Criminal Justice Degree Program*

Associate's Degree

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 this criminal justice program, graduates are awarded an associate of science degree.

Criminal Justice 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 Criminal Justice Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the associate's degree in criminal justice 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

Criminal Justice Courses and Typical Length of Study

The approximate length of study for the criminal justice degree program is 60 semester credit hours.

Career Courses and electives		Semester Credit Hours
CRJS111	Introduction to Criminal Justice `	3
CRJS115	Corrections: Policies and Procedures	3
CRJS155	Criminal Law and Judicial Process	3
CRJS241	Juvenile Justice and Delinquency	3
CRJS251	Constitutional Law and Procedure	3
CRJS271	Criminology	3
	Criminal Justice Elective - OR -
CRJS211	Criminal Justice Externship I	3
HUMN115	Introduction to Philosophy	3
PSYC102	Introduction to Psychology	3
OPEN	Non-CRJS Elective (100 level or higher)	3
General Education Courses
GNED111	First Semester Seminar	3
GNED211	Critical Thinking Workshop	3
ENGL103	English Composition	3
ENGL106	English Composition II	3
ENGL110	Oral Communication	3
	Mathematics Elective (100 level or higher)	3
	Natural Science Elective (100 or higher)	3
SOCI111	Introduction to Sociology	3
	Humanities Elective (100 or higher)	3
	Humanities or Social Science Elective (200 level or higher)	3
Total Credit Hours		60

Criminal Justice Program Outcomes

The criminal justice degree 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.

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