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2016-2017 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2016-2017 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Criminal Justice


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Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Emphasis: Criminal Justice

The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice is designed to address the educational needs of individuals who desire to enter or advance their career within the field of criminal justice.

This program is designed for the student who does not intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Recommended Full-Time Schedule


The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, completion of computer competency and your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

1General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

 

Notes:

• Walters State students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. Students must take INFS 1010, BUSN 1360 or AGRM 2630/2631 or successfully complete a Computer Competency Exam. The Computer Competency exam does not provide course credit. Consult your advisor. See www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/ for additional information.

•Learning Support co-requisite courses must be taken every semester until completed.

* Major Core Courses

** Common Course Library is also shared with AAS in Law Enforcement.

First Year


Fall Term (15-16 semester credit hours)


Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)


Second Year


Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)


    5 CRMJ Electives from Criminal Justice Major Core and Common Course Library (15 hrs.)

Spring Term (14-15 semester hours)


    5 CRMJ Electives from Criminal Justice Major Core and Common Course Library (14-15 hrs.)

Program Degree Requirements - A.A.S. Criminal Justice


General Education Requirements (15-16 Hours)


Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)


    Approved Humanities/Fine Arts Elective1

Behavioral/Social Sciences


    Approved Behavioral/Social Science Elective1

Mathematics or Natural Science


    Approved Mathematics General Education Elective1

     OR

    Approved Natural Science w/Lab Elective1

Total Credit Hours 60


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