Criminal Justice Forensic Concentration, A.A.S.

The Criminal Justice program is designed to train law enforcement personnel to maintain law and order, collect evidence and information, and conduct investigations and surveillance. The program will provide law enforcement officers the necessary skills to conduct routine investigations. 

Forensic Science and Criminalistics are emphasized, and particular emphasis is placed on laboratory practices used to develop investigative evidence, including finger print and DNA analysis. Graduates can go on to careers in such jobs as Forensic Technician, Police Officer, or State Trooper. Some jobs require a four-year degree, but a two-year associate degree is all that is required at many police departments.

To receive an associate in applied science degree, students must complete General Education core requirements, orientation requirements, and the appropriate career and technical courses. Students transferring into a Criminal Justice baccalaureate program should follow the associate in science in Criminal Justice degree plan in the University-Parallel Programs section this catalog.

Admission is conditional and depends on the student’s ability to perform the essential functions identified for the program. Reasonable accommodations are considered.

Area I: Written Composition

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts

Item #
Title
Credits
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
6

Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Item #
Title
Credits
Natural Sciences Elective  +
4
Sub-Total Credits
7

Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Area V: Career and Technical Courses

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
47-49
Total credits:
66-68

Course Sequencing

Criminal Justice - Forensic Concentration Associate in Applied Science Degree Suggested Course Sequence First Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
13-15

Criminal Justice - Forensic Concentration Associate in Applied Science Degree Suggested Course Sequence Second Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Criminal Justice - Forensic Concentration Associate in Applied Science Degree Suggested Course Sequence Third Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15

Criminal Justice - Forensic Concentration Associate in Applied Science Degree Suggested Course Sequence Fourth Semester

    Item #
    Title
    Credits
    CRJ 280 OR CRJ 290  +
    3
    Sub-Total Credits
    12

    After successful completion of CRJ 290 students will be:

    • Eligible for FAA 107 Remote Pilot Licensure Examination

    Criminal Justice - Forensic Concentration Associate in Applied Science Degree Suggested Course Sequence Fifth Semester

    Item #
    Title
    Credits
    Humanities/Fine Arts Elective  +
    3
    Natural Sciences Elective  +
    4
    Sub-Total Credits
    14

    Overview

    Program

    Type

    Associate in Applied Science

    Location

    Wallace and Sparks Campuses