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ACADEMY of HOLISTIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES

 

 
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice

The Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution or for those students who desire to gain employment in the criminal justice field upon completion of the degree requirements. Students pursuing the Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice may choose a career in law enforcement or corrections. All students declaring this degree should seek advisement to prepare for upper division course work and transfer into baccalaureate programs.

62 Credit Hours

   
Academy of Holistic Health and Human Services
 
Associate of Arts in Human Services
 
Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Multicultural Education
Associate of Arts in Behavioral Science
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
Certificate in Early Childhood Multicultural Education
Certificate in Holistic Health and Healing Arts
Certificate in Human Services
Certificate in Paralegal Studies
 
Certificate in Peace Studies
 
  General Education Core Requirements 41 Credits
   
Area I: Writing & Speaking 9 credits
ENGL 101: Composition I: Exposition
3
ENGL 102: Composition II: Analysis & Argument 3
C&J 130: Public Speaking 3
   
Area II: Mathematics (one of the following) 3 credits
MATH 121: College Algebra
3
STAT 145: Introduction to Statistics 3
   
Area III: Physical & Natural Science 8 credits
One biology course with lab 4
Additional course with lab, to be chosen from:  
BIOL 110 & 112L: Biology for Non-Majors 4
BIOL 123 & 124L: Biology for Health Related Sciences and Non-Majors 4
CHEM 111L: Elements of General Chemistry 4
CHEM 121L: General Chemistry (Pt. 1) 4
CHEM 122L: General Chemistry (Pt. 2) 4
CHEM 131L: Principles of Chemistry (Pt. 1) 4
CHEM 132L: Principles of Chemistry (Pt. 2) 4
E&PS 101 & 105L: How the Earth Works: An Introduction to Geology & Physical Geology Lab 4
E&PS 201L: Earth History 4
ENV SC 101 & 102L: The Blue Planet 4
GEOG 101&105L: Physical Geography  
PHYSCS 102 & 102L: Introduction to Physics 4
PHYSCS 105: Physics and Society 3
PHYSCS 151 & 151L: General Physics and Lab 4
PHYSCS 160 &160L: General Physics and Lab 4
ANTH 150 & 151L: Evolution & Human Emergence 4
ANTH 160 & 161L: Human Life Course & Computer Lab in Human Evolutionary Ecology 4
ANTH 121L: Archaeological Method & Theory 4
ASTR 101 & 101L: Introduction to Astronomy 4
NAT SC 261L: Physical Science 4
NAT SC 262L: Life Science 4
NAT SC 263L: Environmental Science 4
   
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 9 credits
SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology
3
PSYCH 105: General Psychology 3
ANTH 130: Cultures of the World 3
   
Area V: Humanities 6 credits
AM ST 186: Introduction to Southwest Studies
3
CLSCS 107: Greek Mythology
3
CLSCS 204: Greek Civilization
3
CLSCS 205: Roman Civilization
3
COMP L. 223 or 224: Literary Questions 3
ENGL 150: The Study of Literature 3
ENGL 292: World Literatures: Ancient World through the 16th Century 3
ENGL 293: World Literatures: 17th Century through the Present 3
M LANG 101: Approaches to Languages & Cultures 3
HIST 101: Western Civilization (Ancient times to 1648) 3
HIST 102: Western Civilization (1648 to Present) 3
HIST 161: History of the United States to 1877 3
HIST 162: History of the United States since 1877 3
PHIL 101: Introduction to Philosophical Problems 3
PHIL 201: Greek Philosophy 3
PHIL 202: Modern Philosophy 3
RELIG 107: Living World Religions 3
RELIG 263: Eastern Religions 3
RELIG 264: Western Religions 3
   
Area VI: Fine Arts 3 Credits
ARCH 101: Introduction to Architecture
3
DANCE 105: Dance Appreciation 3
ART HI 101: Introduction to Art 3
ART HI 201: History of Art I 3
ART HI 202: History of Art II 3
M A 210: Introduction to Film 3
MUSIC 139: Music Appreciation 3
MUSIC 140: Music Appreciation 3
F A 284: Experiencing the Arts 3
THEA 122: Introduction to Theatre 3
One 3-credit art studio course 3
   
Area VII: Foreign Language 3 Credit Hours
Non-English Language: Sign, Spanish, Portuguese; Foreign Languages & Literatures
3
   
Criminal Justice Core Requirements 21 Credits
CRIM J 101T: Intro to Criminal Justice
3
CRIM J 102T: Intro to Corrections 3
CRIM J 105T: Juvenile Justice System 3
CRIM J 106T: Overview of Criminal Law and Procedure 3
CRIM J 201T: Courts and Criminal Justice 3
CRIM J 202T: Policing and Law Enforcement 3
Elective, to be chosen from:  
Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Human Services, Family Studies or Computer Science. 3
Recommended Electives:  
SOC 205: Crime, Public Policy & the Criminal Justice System 3
SOC 211: Social Problems 3
SOC 213: Deviance 3
   
Students are encouraged to seek advising regarding the sequence of classes, and the availability of classes. Some classes are offered only once a year. Students planning to transfer to four-year institutions should consult with their advisor in planning their schedules.  
 

 

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED

62
 
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