Criminal Justice, Electronic Crime Concentration, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• CRJ 100 - Intro to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
• CRJ 109 - Theories of Interviewing Credits: 3
• CRJ 167 - Operating Sys. for Forensics Credits: 3
• NET 123 - Computer Hardware Basics Credits: 4
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• AAS degree core Communications course  Credits: 3

Semester 2

• CRJ 178 - E-Crime Investigative Methods Credits: 3
• CRJ 176 - Computer Forensics I Credits: 3
• AAS degree Core Math/Science  Credits: 3
• AAS Distributed Requirements   Credits: 3
• AAS degree core Social and Behavioral Science/Humanities course  Credits: 3

Semester 3

• CRJ 276 - Computer Forensics II Credits: 3
• SOC 200 - Minority Group Relations Credits: 3
• AAS Distributed Requirements   Credits: 3
• Select one course from Option 1 Credits: 4
• Select one course from Option 2 Credits: 4

Semester 4

• CRJ 277 - Adv Digital Forensic Methods Credits: 4
• CRJ 932 - Internship Credits: 3
• AAS Distributed Requirements   Credits: 3
• Select 5 credits from Option 3 courses Credits: 5

Total Minimum Credits Required to Complete the AAS Degree-Electronic Crime Concentration - 64

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$151.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

Approximate total for the program: $10,669**

**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).

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