Criminal Justice, AAS
This degree is designed to allow students to obtain an associate degree with specialized training preparing them for entering the criminal justice field. The degree is designed to give students exposure to courses in diverse areas of the criminal justice field, including corrections, law enforcement, security administration, and forensic investigation.
Degree Requirements
In addition to the requirements stated below, students must complete 15 hours of General Education, all requirements for an Associate of Applied Science 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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses Inside Department 1 | ||
| CJ 100 | Crime & Justice in America | 3 |
| Select 2 courses (6 hours) from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Law Enforcement | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Investigations | ||
| Introduction to Corrections | ||
| Public & Private Security | ||
| CJ 220 | Criminal Justice Communications | 3 |
| CJ 230 | Principles of Investigation | 3 |
| CJ 303 | Diversity in American Culture | 3 |
| CJ 325 | Applied Criminology | 3 |
| LG 240 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| LG 345 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| Select 6 courses (18 hours) from the following: | 18 | |
| 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 | ||
| Subtotal | 45 | |
| Required Courses Outside Department | ||
| WU 101 | The Washburn Experience | 3 |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
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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.