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The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice (AS) prepare students with the education and skills needed to pursue a career in the criminal justice system in municipal, local, and parish police departments, state police, corrections agencies, court systems, and other public and private agencies. The program also provides a course of study and degree for students who intend to transfer to a criminal justice program at a four-year college or university, in addition to enhancing the capabilities of incumbent workers currently employed in the field of criminal justice. The program focuses on the interrelationship between crime, the criminal justice system, and society as a whole.

To receive this degree, the student must:

  • have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better in all credits used toward the degree;
  • earn a “C” or better in major course and in English 101 and 102; and
  • complete the course work listed below.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

General Education
English Composition ENGL 101 and 102 6
Mathematics 6
Social Science SOCL 203 3
Natural Science 6
Arts 3
Humanities Any Humanities course 3
Total General Education Credits 27
Required Major Courses
Introduction to Criminal CJUS 101 3
Police Systems and Practices CJUS 110 3
Court Systems and Practices CJUS 120 3
Corrections Systems and Practices CJUS 130 3
Criminal Justice Internship CJUS 230 3
Total Required Major Course Credits 15
Other Required Courses
Microcomputer Applications in Business CSCI 190 3
Communication for Business Professionals SPCH 220 3
Total Other Required Course Credits 6
Elective Courses (select 4 courses)
Constitutional Law

 CJUS 211 3
Drug Abuse CJUS 212 3
Victimology CJUS 220
Criminal Law CJUS 222
Criminal Behavior CJUS 223
Crime Scene Investigation CJUS 224 3
Principles of Emergency Management EMGT 150 3
Public Safety Critical Incident Management EMGT 152 3
Public Information Officer Basic Course EMGT 170 3
Emergency Response Planning. EMGT 178 3
Emergency Response to Terrorism EMGT 184 3
Introduction to Emergency Management EMGT 210 3
Technology and Emergency EMGT 220 3
Emergency Management Leadership EMGT 291 3
Total Elective Course Credits 12
Total Program Credits 60


Contact the Division of Business and Social Sciences at (225) 216-8154 for more information.