Philosophy The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice and Corrections degree will be awarded to students who successfully complete a planned program of collegiate level work that is transferable towards a baccalaureate degree in criminology from Arkansas State University. It also serves individuals already employed in the fields of criminal justice or corrections who want to further their careers by receiving additional education hours in their field.
Outcomes
Students completing this degree program successfully will be able to:
Identify and explain the basic structures and functions of the criminal justice system.
Interpret the basic concepts and functions of criminal law.
Integrate multidisciplinary theories which constitute the basis for understanding criminality and victimization.
Apply constitutional principles that protect the rights of individuals and regulate criminal justice practices and procedures.
Discuss the importance of social and ethical issues confronting the criminal justice systems.
Explain the basic theories and concepts of corrections and the ethical issues involved.
Additionally, the graduate will complete the learning outcomes identified within the General Education Component.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS CJ - AS Criminal Justice & Corrections
All of the courses listed below
COLL1101 Freshman Seminar1 COMM1313 Communications3 CRIM1023 Introduction to Criminal Justice3 CRIM1053 Introduction to Corrections3 CRIM2253 Criminal Investigations3 CRIM2263 Criminal Evidence and Procedure3 ENGL1013 English Composition I3 ENGL1023 English Composition II3
Requirement: 3 Credits from below
MATH1203 College Algebra3 MATH1213 Quantitative Literacy3
Requirement: 8 Credits from below
BIOL1001 General Biology Lab1 BIOL1003 General Biology3 BIOL1004 General Biology and Lab4 PHSC1004 Physical Science and Lab4
Requirement: 3 Credits from below
ENGL2213 World Literature I 3 ENGL2223 World Literature II 3
Requirement: 9 Credits from below
CRIM1033 Introduction to Law Enforcement3 CRIM2233 Criminology3 CRIM2403 Police Community Relations3 SOCI2203 Social Problems 3
Requirement: 3 Credits from below
FAMU1003 Fine Arts Music3 FATH1003 Fine Arts Theater3 FAVI1003 Fine Arts Visual3
Requirement: 6 Credits from below
PLSC2003 American National Government 3 PSYC2003 General Psychology 3 SOCI2013 Introduction to Sociology 3
Requirement: 3 Credits from below
HIST2003 American History I3 HIST2013 American History II 3
Requirement: 3 Credits from below
CRIM2001 Overview of Criminal Justice System1 PHED1002 Concepts of Physical Activity 2 PHED1003 Concepts of Physical Education3