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Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
Program Overview
Whether you’re seeking a career in law enforcement or the legal system, the associate of arts in criminal justice degree from FNU will help you get started. You’ll study a number of topics related to crime and punishment while learning the skills to prepare you for the career you’re dreaming of.
Learning Outcomes
In this 60 credit hour Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice program, you’ll gain foundational knowledge important to the criminal justice system, including law, the fundamentals of investigations and psychology. This degree should prepare you to continue your education or find entry-level work in law enforcement, the courts or private security.
Course Overview
Communications (9 Credits)
Credit Hours
Course Code
Course Name
3
ENC 1101
English Composition I*
3
ENC 1102
English Composition II*
3
SPC 1017
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
Humanities (6 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Science (6 Credits)
Natural Science (7 Credits Includes 1 Lab)
Mathematics (7 Credits)
Credit Hours
Course Code
Course Name
3
MAC 1105
College Algebra I*
4
STA 2014
Introduction to Statistics*
Computers (4 Credits)
Credit Hours
Course Code
Course Name
4
CGS 1030
Introduction to Information Technology
SLS 1501
College Study Skills
Credit Hours
Course Code
Course Name
3
CJL 2100
Introduction to Criminal Law
3
CJC 2000
Introduction to Corrections
3
CJE 2000
Introduction to Security and Law Enforcement
3
CJE 2600
Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation
Credit Hours
Course Code
Course Name
3
CCJ 2001
Criminology
3
CCJ 2940
Criminal Justice Internship
3
CJE 2005
Introduction to Criminal Justice
3
CJJ 2002
Juvenile Delinquency I
3
CJL 2821
Psychology Applied to Law
*This course has prerequisites; check course descriptions.
All Credit Courses from within this division or any other division can be used as Suggested Electives.
