Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
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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 |
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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 |
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3 | MAC 1105 | College Algebra I* |
4 | STA 2014 | Introduction to Statistics* |
Computers (4 Credits)
Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
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3 | CGS 1030 | Introduction to Information Technology |
1 | SLS 1501 | College Study Skills |
Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
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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 |
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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.