Criminal Justice - A.A.S.

For more information on this program, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231.

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 Proficient Profile (ETSP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/testing.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for an entry level position in the criminal justice field.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the organizational structure, common legal terms, definitions, concepts, and roles of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.

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)
COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)

Major Core Course Requirements - Credits (33)

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)
CRMJ 1355 - Understanding Terrorism Credits: (3)
CRMJ 1311 - Criminal Law Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2340 - Investigative Report Writing Credits: (3)
CRMJ 1360 - Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2312 - Criminology Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2390 - Probation and Parole Credits: (3)

CRMJ Electives - Credits (12)

Choose four courses (12 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 2396 - Criminal Justice Internship I Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2395 - Corporate Security and Loss Prevention Credits: (3)
BUSN 1380 - *Supervisory Management Credits: (3)
HED 120 - ^Introduction to Wellness Credits: (3)
POLS 1030 - ^American Government Credits: (3)
POLS 2025 - ^State and Local Government Credits: (3)
SOCI 1040 - ^Social Problems Credits: (3)
SPAN 1010 - Beginning Spanish I Credits: (3)
CRMJ 1350 - *Criminal Justice Career Planning Credits: (3)
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications Credits: (3)
HED 200 - First Aid and Safety/CPR Credits: (3)
CRMJ 1381 - *Interview and Interrogation 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	$28,490	$43,190
Corrections Officer/Jailer	$24,000	$30,340
Dispatcher/Support Position	$20,160	$37,440
Loss Prevention Officer	$16,890	$28,980

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)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Recommend ENGL 2860 or THEA 1030) Credits: (3)
CRMJ Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)

CRMJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2020 - Introduction to Corrections Credits: (3)
COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

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)
ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)

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

Math or Natural Science (Recommend BIOL 1030) Credits: (3-4)
CRMJ Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)

CRMJ 1311 - Criminal Law Credits: (3)
CRMJ 1340 - Criminal Investigation Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2312 - Criminology Credits: (3)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

CRMJ Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (6)

CRMJ 2340 - Investigative Report Writing Credits: (3)
CRMJ 1360 - Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation Credits: (3)
CRMJ 2390 - Probation and Parole Credits: (3)

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