This program prepares students for career opportunities in criminal justice agencies. Sufficient theoretical preparation and practical experience enable graduates to function effectively in a variety of paraprofessional settings. This program is not designed for transfer. However, many institutions accept all or part of the courses toward the baccalaureate degree. Christian Brothers University and LeMoyne-Owen College accept the A.A.S. degree in Criminal Justice (Police Science and Corrections concentrations) toward requirements for the baccalaureate degree in Applied Psychology and Social Sciences, respectively. Students intending to transfer credits should contact both their advisor and the transfer institution to determine applicable policies or restrictions.
[First Semester] [Second Semester] [Summer I] [Summer II] [Third Semester] [Fourth Semester] [Suggested Electives]
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| **** | Humanities/Fine Arts (Gen. Ed.) 1 | 3 |
| CRMJ 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 1300 | American Legal System | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I (Gen. Ed.) | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CRMJ 1040 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CRMJ 2210 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| SPCH 2010 | Oral Communication (Gen. Ed.) | 3 |
| **** | Social/Behavioral Sciences (Gen. Ed.) 1 | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CRMJ 1180 | Constitutional Rights of Prisoners | 3 |
| CRMJ 1060 | Psychological Aspects of Criminal Behavior 2 | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CRMJ 1910 | Criminal Justice Field Experience I 2 | 3 |
| CRMJ 2990 | Special Topics/CRMJ | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CRMJ 1160 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| **** | Natural Sciences (Gen. Ed.) 1 | 4 |
| **** | Elective 3 | 2 |
| CRMJ 1500 | Correctional Counseling | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CRMJ 2000 | Criminology | 3 |
| CRMJ 2040 | Investigative Report Writing | 3 |
| CRMJ 2080 | Drug Abuse and Law | 3 |
| **** | Mathematics 3 | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Total Program Credits 60
1 Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.
2 Credit may be given to in-service students with 1 to 3 years corrections experience after completing 12 or more Southwest Criminal Justice hours.
3 Suggested Electives: The following suggested courses are helpful in this area of emphasis; however, students may choose other courses in consultation with their advisors.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CRMJ 1050 | Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| CRMJ 1920 | Criminal Justice Field Experience II 2 | 3 |
| CRMJ 2540 | Victimology | 3 |
| CRMJ 2550 | Understanding Terrorism | 2 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| MATH 1530 | Statistics | 4 |
| MATH 1630 | Finite Mathematics | 4 |
