Criminal Justice Specialization: Public Law, Associate of Applied Science

Program Code: 456-03

The Criminal Justice Specialization in Public Law is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in law firms of all sizes, state and federal courthouses, corporations and other business associations, banks and trust companies, educational institutions and local, state and federal government agencies. Those currently in the field may enter the program to upgrade their skills, knowledge, and certifications.

Semester 1

ADJ 100 - Survey of Criminal Justice
ENG 111 - College Composition I
LGL 110 - Introduction to the Law and the Paralegal
PLS 136 - State and Local Government and Politics (or PLS 135 )
SDV 100 - College Success Skills
___ ___ - Humanities Elective¹

Semester Total: 16

Semester 2

Semester Total: 15

Semester 3

Semester Total: 15

Semester 4

ADJ 229 - Community Policing in Modern Society
ADJ 232 - Domestic Violence
ADJ 299 - Supervised Study in Criminal Justice
___ ___ - Physical Education Elective³
___ ___ - Science with Lab Elective¹

Semester Total: 15

Program Total Minimum Credits: 61

Program Footnotes

¹Eligible courses are listed under General Education Core Requirements. Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

²Students may substitute CST 110 for CST 100 .

³Any PED activity course.