2020-2021 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Criminal Justice, A.A.S.


Degree: Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Program description. The Criminal Justice program is designed for persons seeking a career in the expanding fields of law enforcement, court administration, corrections, probation and parole, social services or the private security industry. In addition to skills-based knowledge that helps prepare students for successful careers in the criminal justice system, the curriculum also examines theoretical and ethical aspects of the criminal justice system.  Topics include the history, structure, and function of the criminal justice system, ethical considerations for the criminal justice professional, theoretical explanations for crime, and effective communication.  Coursework also provides a foundation for those who wish to pursue a four-year degree.

Typical job opportunities:  Specific entry-level careers may include police officer, deputy sheriff, correctional officer, crime scene technician, court records clerk, probation officer, telecommunications officer, loss prevention officer, security officer, code enforcement officer, juvenile case worker, fish and wildlife officer, private investigator or crime victim advocate.

Program goals. Upon completion of the Criminal Justice program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

  I. Demonstrate an understanding of the history, structure, and operations of the American Criminal Justice System.
 II. Demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply analytic skills and substantive knowledge to specific and criminal justice issues.
III. Identify the criminological theories and their application to contemporary public policy.
IV. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in relation to the field of criminal justice professions.
 V. Construct and evaluate strategies to address ethical/moral challenges faced by criminal justice practitioners.

Contact(s): Liberal Arts Department, (865) 694-6475

Courses and Course Sequence


This sequence can be followed by students who begin college-level work in the fall semester. Prerequisites may apply to specific courses; it is the student’s responsibility to determine if prerequisites have been met. An academic advisor is provided for each student. Prior to registering each semester, the student is expected to consult with his/her assigned advisor.

Total Credit Hours Needed for Graduation: 60-61


1CRMJ
Chosen from CRMJ 2305 , CRMJ 2311 , CRMJ 2345 CRMJ 2366 , CRMJ 2381 , CRMJ 2394 .

2HUM/FA
See the General Education   section of this Catalog for electives.