Criminal Justice
Two-year Associate in Specialized Business (ASB) Degree Program
90.5 credits / 1,902 clock hours
With a broad understanding of the criminal justice system and the socio-economic factors that impact the field, criminal justice majors are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities at the local, state, and federal levels.
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Career Opportunities
- Local and State Law Enforcement
- Juvenile Justice Centers
- Sheriff's Office
- Corrections Officer
- Private Detective
- Public Safety
- Private Security
- Loss Prevention
- Victim Advocate
Criminal Justice students will:
- Learn investigative techniques and basic security
- Develop strong critical thinking and writing skills
- Learn the criminal legal process/procedures for the PA court system
- Become familiar with criminal and family law
- Gain competence with computer software and keyboarding skills
- Receive training to earn the following certifications:
- Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Training (OCAT - pepper spray)
- Practical and Tactical Handcuffing (PATH)
Sample of Courses
- Forensic Science
- Criminal Evidence
- Criminal Procedures
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Rehabilitation of the Offender
- Terrorism and Homeland Security
Complete Course List (click to expand)
| Code | Course | Credits | Clock Hours |
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| FIRST TERM |
| EN101 | English I | 3.0 | 60 |
| KE100 | Keyboarding Essentials | 1.5 | 30 |
| CP101 | Introduction to Computing | 1.5 | 30 |
| PD119 | Personal Development | 1.0 | 24 |
| GE154 | Sociology for Criminal Justice | 3.0 | 48 |
| CJ101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3.0 | 60 |
| CJ102 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 2.0 | 36 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 15.0 | 288 |
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| SECOND TERM | | GE227 | English II | 4.0 | 60 |
| GE236 | Introduction to Psychology | 2.5 | 36 |
| CP212 | Microsoft Office | 3.0 | 60 |
| CJ113 | Introduction to Corrections | 3.0 | 60 |
| LE109 | American Constitutional Law | 3.0 | 60 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 15.5 | 276 |
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| THIRD TERM |
| CJ104 | Criminology | 3.0 | 60 |
| CJ105 | Introduction to Criminal Law | 3.0 | 60 |
| CJ106 | Human Rights Issues in Criminal Justice | 2.0 | 36 |
| CJ108 | Introduction to Victimology | 2.0 | 36 |
| CJ107 | Rehabilitation of the Offender | 2.0 | 36 |
| LE116 | Introduction to the Law of Torts | 3.0 | 60 |
| LE107 | Family Law for Criminal Justice | 1.0 | 24 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 16.0 | 312 |
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| FOURTH TERM |
| CJ212 | Criminal Procedures I | 3.0 | 60 |
| CJ205 | Criminal Evidence | 2.0 | 36 |
| GE224 | Speech | 1.0 | 24 |
| CJ109 | Forensic Science | 1.5 | 30 |
| CJ203 | Physical Security & Safety | 1.0 | 24 |
| CJ204 | Psychological Foundations of Crimnal Justice | 2.0 | 36 |
| GE155 | Writing for Criminal Justice | 4.0 | 60 |
| CJ110 | Emergency Procedures | 1.0 | 24 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 15.5 | 294 |
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| FIFTH TERM |
| GE219 | Human Relations | 2.5 | 36 |
| CD204 | Job Search Skills | 1.0 | 24 |
| CJ213 | Criminal Procedures II | 3.0 | 60 |
| CJ208 | Juvenile Delinquency | 2.0 | 36 |
| CJ300 | Criminal Justice Capstone Project | 3.0 | 60 |
| CJ206 | Terrorism & Homeland Security | 2.0 | 36 |
| | Elective | 3.0 | 60 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 16.5 | 312 |
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| SIXTH TERM |
| CD302 | Professional Development | 1.5 | 21 |
| CJ301 | Critical Issues for the Criminal Justice Professional | 1.5 | 21 |
| CJ602 | Criminal Justice Internship | 9.0 | 378 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 12.0 | 420 |
| The program above is for students who start school in Fall or Winter 2012. |
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