Program: Criminal Justice - A.A.S. - Volunteer State Community College

Mar 31, 2025

2017-2018 VSCC Catalog

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree is for students wanting to complete an associate degree and find employment after graduation, with no intention of transferring to a four-year university or college. The AAS is a multi-disciplinary degree program with courses in criminal law, investigation, corrections, terrorism, policing, and report writing; preparing students for entry level careers in the criminal justice field. Fast track options available.

For additional information about this degree program, go to www.volstate.edu/CriminalJustice

All students graduating with an A.A.S. degree in Criminal Justice are required to take the Criminal Justice Exit Exam and the Educational Testing Service Proficienct Profile (ETSP). More information can be found at http://www.volstate.edu/Testing/Services.php.

General Education Requirements - Credits (15-16)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts Credits: (3)
Math or Natural Science Credits: (3-4)
Social/Behavioral Sciences Credits: (3)

ENGL 1010 - ♦English Composition I Credits: (3)
SPCH 103 - ♦Public Speaking Credits: (3)
OR SPCH 1010 - ♦Fundamentals of Speech Communication Credits: (3)

Major Core Course Requirements - Credits (15)

CRMJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
CRMJ 1020 - Introduction to the Legal Process Credits: (3)
CRMJ 1340 - Criminal Investigation Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2010 - Introduction to Law Enforcement Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2020 - Introduction to Corrections Credits: (3)

Advisor Approved Course Requirements - Credits (30)

CRMJ 1311 - Criminal Law Credits: (3)
CRMJ 1350 - *Criminal Justice Career Planning Credits: (3)
CRMJ 1355 - Understanding Terrorism Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2312 - Criminology Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2340 - Investigative Report Writing Credits: (3)
HED 200 - First Aid and Safety/CPR Credits: (3)
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications Credits: (3)
Choose three courses (9 credits) from the following list or consult with the Program Advisor for approved course options:
CITC 2352 - *Digital Forensics Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2311 - Juvenile Justice Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2332 - Drug Identification and Effects Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2381 - *Selected Topics in Criminal Justice Credits: (1-6)
CRMJ 2390 - Probation and Parole Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2396 - Criminal Justice Internship I Credits: (3)

Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60-61)

Career and Salary Information

The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this program. Please visit the following website www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed

Career	Beginning Salary	Experienced Salary
Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff	$28,120	$41,080
Corrections Officer/Jailer	$23,450	$28,750
Dispatcher/Support Position	$22,090	$30,820
Loss Prevention Officer	$19,820	$35,470

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.

See your advisor to create a degree plan. DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

CRMJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2020 - Introduction to Corrections Credits: (3)
ENGL 1010 - ♦English Composition I Credits: (3)
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications Credits: (3)
SPCH 1010 - ♦Fundamentals of Speech Communication Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Recommend ENGL 1030 or THEA 1030) Credits: (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (Recommend PSYC 1030) Credits: (3)

CRMJ 1020 - Introduction to the Legal Process Credits: (3)
CRMJ 1355 - Understanding Terrorism Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2010 - Introduction to Law Enforcement Credits: (3)

Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15-16)

Math or Natural Science (Recommend BIOL 1030) Credits: (3-4)

CRMJ 1311 - Criminal Law Credits: (3)
CRMJ 1340 - Criminal Investigation Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2312 - Criminology Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2311 - Juvenile Justice Credits: (3) (Or choose from advisor approved list above.)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

CRMJ 1350 - *Criminal Justice Career Planning Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2340 - Investigative Report Writing Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2390 - Probation and Parole Credits: (3) (Or choose from advisor approved list above.)
CRMJ 2332 - Drug Identification and Effects Credits: (3) (Or choose from advisor approved list above.)
HED 200 - First Aid and Safety/CPR Credits: (3)