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Criminal Justice Major

Criminal Justice - Adult Education Program

The Criminal Justice (CJ) - Adult Education Program is designed to meet the needs of adult students who have completed two years or more of acceptable college credit. These students are typically working full time and interested in completing their degree in the evening while continuing to work. The opportunity to attend class one night per week on a year-round basis allows an earlier completion of the degree. courses are offered in three semesters in which students register in cohorts. The Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice is applied closely to the individual's career goals.

The Criminal Justice - Adult Education Program Major offers:

  • A degree completion program for adults who have earned approximately 50 or more transferable credit hours.

  • The opportunity to complete your degree in just 18 months.

  • Opportunities for career advancement, new job, and higher salary.

  • Excellent instruction from qualified faculty in small classes.

  • Credit for Prior Learning (Convert military experience into academic credits).

  • Financial Assistance includes Financial aid, Payment Plans, G. I. Bill, Tuition Assistance, and employer Reimbursement Programs.

The Criminal Justice Curriculum

Completion of the Criminal Justice - Adult Education Program Major requires a total of 124 credit hours.

General Education Requirements..............................50 hours

Major Cohort Requirements.....................................46 Hours

Free Elective Requirements......................................28 Hours

 

FIRST SEMESTER

  • Module 1 - Technical Writing.

  • Module 2 - Adult Development & Life Assessment.

  • Module 3 - Research Methods.

  • Module 4 - Social Statistics.

  • Module 5 - Minorities in Criminal Justice.

SECOND SEMESTER

  • Module 6 - U. S. Constitution.

  • Module 7 - Social Problems.

  • Module 8 - Substance Abuse.

  • Module 9 - Deviant Behavior.

  • Module 10 - Court Services.

THIRD SEMESTER

  • Module 11 - Criminal Law.

  • Module 12 - Human Behavior & Social Environment.

  • Module 13 - Intro to Social Work.

  • Ethic in Social Science.

  • Module 15 - Action Research Project.

* Students wishing to apply for financial assistance should contact the Financial Aid Office
4-6 weeks prior to registration.

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