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

General Education Requirements (19 credits)

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

Core Requirements (12 credits)

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

Electives (12 credits)

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.