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 department chairperson, Daniel Thoren, (609)343-4996 or e-mail thoren@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 Laboratory 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 |
| CRIM102-Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| CRIM105-Police Operations | 3 |
| CRIM106-Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CRIM201-Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRIM202-Constitutional Law | 3 |
| CRIM203-Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CRIM206-Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| HPED150-Concepts of Physical Fitness | 1 |
| Choose two: CRIM210, CRIM214, CRIM250 (4 credits), SOCL110 | 6 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS | 34 |
| Computer Literacy Is fulfilled with CISM125, testing out or reviewed departmental portfolio. |
0-3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE | 64 |
| (CRIM) EFFECTIVE FALL 2008 |