Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

Criminal Justice Studies, Law/Justice Option, A.A.

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OSRHE Code: 121L

Major Code: ACJL

The Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice Studies degree has been designed for individuals seeking a career in one of the components of the criminal justice system such as law enforcement, prosecution, or corrections. Hence, this degree has been structured to prepare criminal justice professionals to operate effectively within today’s legal environment balancing individual rights with the protection of society, interacting with a culturally diverse community, and protecting the public from increasingly complex threats.

* All CLEET courses must be taken at RSU except CS 2731.

* Requires admission to the program. See COP Director for details.

Criminal Justice Studies, Required Hours: 64-67 Credit Hour(s)

UNIV 1152 - The University Experience 2

Communications: 9 Credit Hour(s)

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 Credit Hour(s)

History: 3 Credit Hour(s)

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Political Science: 3 Credit Hour(s)

POLS 1113 - American Federal Government 3

Social Science: 3 Credit Hour(s)

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Science and Mathematics: 11 Credit Hour(s)

Physical Science: 4 Credit Hour(s)

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Biological Science: 4 Credit Hour(s)

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Mathematics: 3 Credit Hour(s)

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Humanities: 6 Credit Hour(s)

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Global Studies: 3 Credit Hour(s)

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Elective: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select three additional hours from the courses listed above and not previously selected.

Program Requirements: 15 Credit Hour(s)

Law/Justice Option: 6 Credit Hour(s)

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Criminal Justice Studies, Law/Justice Option, A.A.

Criminal Justice Studies, Required Hours: 64-67 Credit Hour(s)

Communications: 9 Credit Hour(s)

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 Credit Hour(s)

History: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Political Science: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Social Science: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Science and Mathematics: 11 Credit Hour(s)

Physical Science: 4 Credit Hour(s)

Biological Science: 4 Credit Hour(s)

Mathematics: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Humanities: 6 Credit Hour(s)

Global Studies: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Elective: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Program Requirements: 15 Credit Hour(s)

Law/Justice Option: 6 Credit Hour(s)

Total Credit Hour(s): 64-67