Corrections in Criminal Justice-Option

Criminal Justice , Associate in Science

The Corrections in Criminal Justice option provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in areas of institutional or community-based corrections. The expansion in the number of prisons and community-based corrections has resulted in career opportunities for criminal justice majors. The traditional skills required for institutional corrections work are developed and enhanced by the study of psychology, sociology and social work. These disciplines provide the knowledge and techniques needed for effective community-based corrections.

This course of study can transfer to four-year baccalaureate programs in Criminal Justice. Students should become familiar with transfer school requirements and work closely with an academic advisor to assure maximum credit transfer.

For further information, contact Mark A. Jones, assistant professor, at (609) 343-4968 or e-mail majones@atlantic.edu.

Courses Credits
   
General Education Courses  
When a general education course is not specified, refer to the list of courses approved for this degree.
Composition I ENGL101
3
Composition II ENGL102
3
Humanities course
3-4
Arts course--Choose one: ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110
3
General Psychology PSYC101
3
Child Psychology PSYC135
3
Principles of Sociology SOCL101
3
Applications of Mathematics MATH121 or Statistical Methods MATH220
3-4
Laboratory science course (Forensic Science is not required for this option, but meets this requirement and is strongly recommended).
4
Mathematics, Science or Technology (CISM125 or CISM135) elective
3-5
Interpersonal Communication SPCH110 or Public Speaking SPCH120
3
Concepts of Physical Fitness HPED150
1
TOTAL
35-39
 
Program Courses
Introduction to Criminal Justice CRIM101
3
Constitutional Law CRIM202
3
Introduction to Corrections CRIM205
3
Juvenile Justice CRIM206/SOCL206
3
Community-based Corrections CRIM210
3
Organized Crime CRIM214
3
Choose one: Contemporary Social Problems SOCL102 or Minority Groups and Relations SOCL 110
3
Choose one: Abnormal Psychology PSYC214 or Social Agencies and Processes SOCW116
3
TOTAL
24
 
Computer Literacy
(May be fulfilled with CISM125; testing out; or reviewed departmental portfolio)
0
 
Electives
5
   
TOTAL REQUIRED FOR DEGREE:
64-68