Criminal Justice, Electronic Crime Concentration, AA

Program Details

Semester 1

• CRJ 100 - Intro to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
• NET 123 - Computer Hardware Basics Credits: 4
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• AA degree Core Communication   Credits: 3
• AA degree Core Social & Behavioral Science  Credits: 3 **
• AA degree Core Math/Science  Credits: 3

Semester 2

• CRJ 178 - E-Crime Investigative Methods Credits: 3
• CRJ 167 - Operating Sys. for Forensics Credits: 3
• AA degree Core Communication    Credits: 3
• AA degree Core Social & Behavioral Science  Credits: 3 **
• AA degree Core Humanities   Credits: 3

Semester 3

• CRJ 176 - Computer Forensics I Credits: 3
• AA degree Core Communication   Credits: 3
• AA degree Core Math/Science  Credits: 3
• AA degree Core Humanities  Credits: 3
• AA degree Core Distributed  Credits: 3

Semester 4

• SOC 200 - Minority Group Relations Credits: 3
• Select 2 credits from Option Courses Credits: 2
• AA degree Distributed course    Credits: 6
• AA degree Core Math/Science   Credits: 3
• AA degree Core Humanities    Credits: 3

Option Courses-Select 2 Credits

Students are strongly encouraged to talk to a full-time Criminal Justice instructor about which option courses to take. 

• ACC 111 - Intro to Accounting Credits: 3
• ACC 131 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 4
• CRJ 107 - Survey Crim Justice Agencies Credits: 3
• CRJ 109 - Theories of Interviewing Credits: 3
• CRJ 111 - Police and Society Credits: 3
• CRJ 120 - Introduction to Corrections Credits: 3
• CRJ 128 - Victimology Credits: 3
• CRJ 137 - Juvenile Law Credits: 3
• CRJ 141 - Criminal Investigation Credits: 3
• CRJ 179 - White Collar Crime Credits: 1
• CRJ 196 - Crime Scene Investigation 1 Credits: 2
• CRJ 197 - Crime Scene Investigation 2 Credits: 2
• CRJ 220 - Community-Based Corrections Credits: 3
• CRJ 222 - Correctional Treatment Methods Credits: 3
• CRJ 237 - Criminal & Constitutional Law Credits: 3
• CRJ 238 - Corrections & Constitutional Law Credits: 3
• CRJ 239 - Special-Need Offenders Credits: 3
• CRJ 245 - Scientific Investigation Credits: 3
• CRJ 264 - Effective Courtroom Testimony Credits: 1
• CRJ 276 - Computer Forensics II Credits: 3
• CRJ 277 - Adv Digital Forensic Methods Credits: 4
• CRJ 292 - Police Phys Fitness and Cond Credits: 1
• CRJ 293 - Crim Justice Report Writing Credits: 1
• CRJ 296 - Latent Friction Ridge Evidence Credits: 1
• CRJ 297 - Death & Injury Investigations Credits: 1
• CRJ 298 - Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Credits: 1
• CRJ 301 - Intro to Homeland Security Credits: 3
• CRJ 302 - Transportation & Border Sec Credits: 3
• CRJ 303 - Intel Analysis & Sec Mgmt Credits: 3
• CRJ 305 - Introduction to Cyber Terrorism Credits: 3
• CRJ 333 - CSI & Forensic Photography Credits: 2
• CRJ 932 - Internship Credits: 3
• POL 129 - Politics of Terrorism Credits: 3
• SOC 240 - Criminology Credits: 3

Total Minimum Credits Required To Complete the AA Degree-Electronic Crime Concentration - 64

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$156.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for the program: $10,989**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Assist people in trouble.
• Patrol businesses, residential and rural areas.
• Collect evidence at a crime or accident scene.
• Testify in court.
• Be involved in community relations activities.
• Supervise problem youth.
• Assist judges and attorneys.
• Set up Loss Prevention programs.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Ability to get along with people.
• Possess maturity and emotional stability.
• Be in good physical health including sight and hearing.
• Self discipline to work with situations that may contradict your personal values.
• Ability to deal with emergencies.
• Function well under stress.
• Ability to function effectively in a political environment.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• Students who have a criminal background history may make it through the program, but it is NOT likely that they will find employment in the Criminal Justice field, and students with a criminal history may NOT be eligible for an internship, which is required.
• This is a highly rewarding field with a great number of careers, including federal marshal, detective, juvenile court officer, security manager, lab technician, parole officer, game warden, state patrol, prison guard, police sergeant.
• Some courses may be offered online.
• Average starting salary: AA degree $39,980, AS degree $37,645 (2010-2011 Placement Report).

Program Competencies

This Program will..

The Criminal Justice AA program prepares students to Transfer to an four-year institution for a career in such areas as law enforcement, corrections, security and juvenile justice.

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