Criminal Justice
Two Year ASB Degree Program
The Criminal Justice Program provides students with a broad understanding of the criminal justice system and the various social and economic factors, which impact this challenging and fast-growing field. The South Hills curriculum provides an intensive study in criminal justice at the local, state and federal levels. Enroll now in this popular program!
| NOTE: Students enrolled in the Criminal Justice program at our Philipsburg location will begin their studies at the Philipsburg location and complete their studies at the State College location. |
Career Opportunities
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Corrections Officer
- Private Detective
- Public Safety Officer
- Product Security Officer
- Loss Prevention Officer
- 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
Sample of Courses
- Forensic Science
- Criminal Evidence
- Human Rights Issues in Criminal Justice
- Juvenile Delinquency Rehabilitation of the Offender
- American Constitutional Law
Complete Course List (click to expand)
| Code | Course | Credits | Clock Hours |
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| First Term | | | |
| EN101 | English I | 3 | 60 |
| KE100 | Keyboarding Essentials | 1.5 | 30 |
| CP101 | Introduction to Computing (Accelerated) | 1.5 | 30 |
| PD119 | Personal Development | 1 | 24 |
| GE148 | Introduction to Sociology | 1.5 | 24 |
| CJ101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | 60 |
| GE236 | Introduction to Psychology | 2.5 | 36 |
| CJ102 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 2 | 36 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 16.0 | 300 |
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| Second Term | | | |
| GE227 | English II | 4 | 60 |
| GE222 | Algebra and Statistics | 4 | 60 |
| CP212 | Microsoft Office | 3 | 60 |
| CJ103 | Introduction to Corrections | 2 | 36 |
| LE109 | American Constitutional Law | 3 | 60 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 16.0 | 276 |
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| Third Term | | | |
| LE107 | Family Law for Criminal Justice | 1 | 24 |
| CJ104 | Criminology | 3 | 60 |
| CJ105 | Introduction to Criminal Law | 3 | 60 |
| CJ106 | Human Rights Issues in Criminal Justice | 2 | 36 |
| CJ107 | Rehabilitation of the Offender | 2 | 36 |
| CJ108 | Introduction to Victimology | 2 | 36 |
| LE106 | Introduction to the Law of Torts | 2 | 36 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 15 | 288 |
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| Fourth Term | | | |
| CJ201 | Criminal Procedures & Investigation | 3 | 60 |
| CJ202 | Criminal Evidence | 2 | 36 |
| CJ109 | Forensic Science | 1.5 | 30 |
| CJ203 | Physical Security & Safety | 1 | 24 |
| CJ204 | Psychological Foundations of Criminal Justice | 2 | 36 |
| CJ207 | Protective Security Law | 1 | 24 |
| GE155 | Writing for Criminal Justice | 4 | 60 |
| CJ110 | Emergency Procedures | 1 | 24 |
| CJ111 | Community Corrections | 1 | 24 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 16.5 | 318 |
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| Fifth Term | | | |
| GE219 | Human Relations | 2.5 | 36 |
| CD204 | Job Search Skills | 1 | 24 |
| LE105 | Cyber Law | 2 | 36 |
| CJ208 | Juvenile Delinquency | 2 | 36 |
| GE224 | Speech | 1 | 24 |
| CJ300 | Criminal Justice Capstone Project | 3 | 60 |
| | Elective | 3 | 60 |
| CJ206 | Terrorism & Homeland Security | 2 | 36 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 16.5 | 312 |
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| Sixth Term | | | |
| CD212 | Professional Development | 2 | 30 |
| CD211 | Career Preparation | 2 | 30 |
| MD219 | First Aid & CPR | 0.5 | 12 |
| CJ601 | Criminal Justice Internship | 8 | 336 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 12.5 | 408 |
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