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Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice
As the Criminal Justice field has experienced strong and rapid growth in the past decade, it is anticipated that the need for skilled workers will continue to increase. Students completing the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice will:
- Understand and be able to function within federal and state legal systems.
- Possess the basic skills of writing, reading for information, critical thinking, and applied mathematics necessary to be successful in the Criminal Justice field.
- Successfully complete entry level or pre-employment examinations for law enforcement agencies and correctional institutions.
- Successfully obtain employment or promotion within the criminal justice field including but not limited to:
- Law enforcement agencies
- Correctional institutions
- Court systems
- Private security agencies
Students in the Criminal Justice Program are subject to the Community and Technical College’s requirements for admissions, basic skills testing, and appropriate course placement, including mandated remedial courses, which are not counted toward completion of the program. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College requirements regarding academic standards, student conduct, and graduation procedures also apply.
Curriculum for an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice |
|
General Education Core |
21 |
Criminal Justice Core |
15 |
Track option |
24 |
Total Credit Hours |
60 |
| General Education Core | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CGEN 100 Freshmen Orientation | 3 |
| CAS 111 Information Literacy | 3 |
| COMM 202 Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| ENGL 101 Written English OR ENGL 110 Technical Writing |
3 |
| MATH 100, 105 OR 154 | 3 |
| PSYC 203 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 203 General Sociology | 3 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
21 |
| Criminal Justice Core | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CJST 200 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJST 210 Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| CJST 220 Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CJST 251 Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJST 292 Criminal Justice Internship | 3 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
15 |
Track Options
The tracks within the AAS Criminal Justice degree offers flexibility for you and your advisor to design your own Criminal Justice program. You must select one of the following tracks:
| Law Enforcement and Corrections | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CJST 230 Principles of Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 |
| CJST 240 Police Organization and Management | 3 |
| CJST 250 Juvenile Justice System | 3 |
| CJST 260 The Correctional System | 3 |
| CJST Electives | 6 |
| Free Electives | 6 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
24 |
| Homeland Security | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CJST 215 Introduction Homeland Security | 3 |
| CJST 225 Terrorism | 3 |
| CJST 232 Immigration Law | 3 |
| CJST 245 Bioterrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction | 3 |
| EMSP 101 Introduction to EMS | 3 |
| EMSP 100 First Responder | 3 |
| Free Electives | 6 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
24 |
| Forensic Science | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CAHS 100 The Human Body | 3 |
| CAHS 101 General biology with Lab | 4 |
| CAHS 125 Intro to College Chemistry | 4 |
| CJST 190 Intro to Computer Forensics | 3 |
| CJST 280 Crime Scene Investigation I w/Lab | 4 |
| EMSP 100 First Responder | 3 |
| MDIA 121 Intro to Digital Photography | 3 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
24 |
