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Criminal Justice, AA

Degree Requirements

In addition to the requirements stated below, students must complete 34-35 hours of General Education, all requirements for an Associate of Arts degree, and any additional hours needed to reach the minimum 60 credit hours required for graduation.  Some of the courses below may also fulfill general education or other degree requirements.  Please see your advisor for more information.

Required Courses Inside Department 1
CJ 100Crime & Justice in America3
Select 2 courses (6 hours) from the following:6
Introduction to Law Enforcement
Introduction to Forensic Investigations
Introduction to Corrections
Public & Private Security
CJ 220Criminal Justice Communications3
CJ 230Principles of Investigation3
CJ 303Diversity in American Culture3
LG 345Criminal Law3
Select 3 courses (9 hours) from the following:9
Police Problems & Practices
Juvenile Justice
Correctional Treatment Strategies
Serial Killers
Evidenced Based Corrections
Crime Prevention
Capital Punishment in America: The Death Penalty
Homicide
Firearms Decision Making
Independent Study
Homeland Security
Firearms and Tool Mark Examination
Introduction to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Fire Investigation and Prevention
Terrorism
Security Technologies
Special Topics
Required Courses Outside Department
WU 101The Washburn Experience3
Total Hours33
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Students majoring in Criminal Justice must earn a grade of “C” or better in all required criminal justice courses for credit.