CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES

Associate of Applied Science Degree
Corrections Concentration
Cynthia Calhoun, Ed.D.  • (901) 333-5196

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 course work 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) towards 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

Cr.

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Humanities/Fine Arts (Gen. Ed.) ¹

3

CJST

1010

Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CJST

1300

American Legal System

3

ENGL

1010

English Composition I (Gen. Ed.)

3

Total

12

Second Semester

CJSC

1040

Introduction to Corrections

3

CJST

2210

Criminal Law

3

SPCH

2010

Oral Communication (Gen. Ed.)

3

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Social/Behavioral Sciences (Gen. Ed.) ¹

3

Total

12

Summer I

CJSC

1180

Constitutional Rights of Prisoners

3

CJST

1060

Psychological Aspects of Criminal Behavior ²

3

Total

6

Summer II

CJST

1910

Criminal Justice Field Experience ²

3

CJST

2990

Special Topics/CJST

3

Total

6

Third Semester

CJST

1160

Juvenile Justice

3

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Natural Sciences (Gen. Ed.) ¹

4

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Elective ³

2

CJSC

1500

Correctional Counseling

3

Total

12

Fourth Semester

CJST

2000

Criminology

3

CJST

2040

Investigative Report Writing

3

CJST

2080

Drug Abuse and Law

3

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Mathematics ⁴

3

Total

12

Total Program Credits

60

This program of study is designed as a terminal degree for a specific career field. The courses offered by the department are not designed for transfer to four-year institutions. Please see the course descriptions section for details regarding course transferability.

¹ Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.

² Credit may be given to in-service students with one to three year corrections experience after completing 12 or more Southwest Criminal Justice hours.

Suggested Electives: The following suggested courses are helpful in this area of emphasis; however, students may choose other courses in consultation with their advisors.

⁴ MATH 1710 Precalculus I or MATH 1830 Calculus