Criminal Justice

Associate in Science

The Criminal Justice curriculum is dedicated to provide the theoretical, practical and professional knowledge needed in today's environment to be successful in the fields of policing, corrections, courts, probation, parole, private security and related service careers. Emphasis is placed on preparing the student for the professional workplace or continued studies in a four-year institution. The curriculum is designed to provide the student with expert instruction on the most current trends, policies and practices in the field.

Graduates of a New Jersey police academy may be eligible for up to 16 credits toward the Criminal Justice, Associate in Science degree.

For information, contact the business department chairperson, William Lemons, at (609) 343-4975 or e-mail wlemons@atlantic.edu.

Courses	Credits
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
When a General Education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.
ENGL101-Composition I	3
ENGL102-Composition II	3
MATH220-Statistical Methods	4
CHEM102-Forensic Science	4
General Education Mathematics or General Education Science course	4
GOVT110-American National Government	3
PSYC101-General Psychology	3
SOCL101-Principles of Sociology	3
General Education Humanities course	3
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS	30
PROGRAM COURSES
COMM110-Interpersonal Communication	3
CRIM101-Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CRIM201-Criminal Law	3
CRIM202-Constitutional Law	3
CRIM203-Criminal Investigation	3
HPED150-Concepts of Physical Fitness	1
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS	16
PROGRAM ELECTIVES
Choose six: CRIM102, CRIM105, CRIM106, CRIM107, CRIM108, CRIM206, CRIM210, CRIM214, or CRIM250 (4 cr.)	18-19
TOTAL PROGRAM ELECTIVE CREDITS	18-19
Computer Literacy Is fulfilled with CISM125, testing out or reviewed departmental portfolio.	0-3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE	64-65
(CRIM) EFFECTIVE FALL 2010