associate of Science in criminal justice

Corrections Concentration

Law Enforcement Concentration

Program Description

The Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice provides the student with a basic foundation of the American criminal justice and corrections systems.  It is designed primarily as a transfer program for students who plan to continue their studies in a baccalaureate program.  The program also prepares individuals to go immediately to work in certain phases of law enforcement or corrections.

Objectives

·         To enable students to acquire the general education competencies expected of an associate of science degree graduate

·         To provide the foundation courses that will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively in law enforcement and/or corrections in the criminal justice field

·         To provide the coursework that will allow for transfer of Criminal Justice and Corrections courses to the baccalaureate degree

Expected Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Associate of Science Degree  in Criminal Justice will

·         Apply critical thinking abilities to modern criminal justice processes and policies

·         Articulate the role, function and mission of police in the criminal justice system

·         Blend ethical concepts into modern criminal justice practices

·         Exhibit an understanding of the impact of policing, courts and corrections on the individual, society and the community

Specific Degree Requirements

Students wishing to earn an Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from South Louisiana Community College must:

·         Earn a grade of “C” in each of the following General Education courses:  English 1010, English 1020, and MATH 1100

·         Earn a grade of “C” or better in each CJUS or CORR course used in the major

·         Earn at least one-half of the hours in the major through courses taken at SLCC

·         Earn a minimum of 18 hours toward the degree in residence at SLCC

·     Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on all courses applied to the degree as well as an adjusted SLCC cumulative grade point average of 2.0

Curriculum Structure

General Education Requirements (39 hours)

English (9 hours)

Mathematics (6 hours)

Natural Science (6 hours)

Social/Behavioral Science (6 hours)

Speech Elective (3 hours)

Arts Elective (3 hours)

History Elective (3 hours)

Computer Literacy Elective (3 hours)

Concentration – Law Enforcement (21 hours)

Criminal Justice required courses (12 hours)

Corrections required courses (3 hours)

Criminal Justice Electives (6 hours)

or

Concentration – Corrections (21 hours)

Criminal Justice required courses (9 hours)

Corrections required courses (6 hours)

Corrections Electives (6 hours)

Electives (3 hours)