Associate in Criminal Justice (60 hrs.)
A career in criminal justice is both exciting and rewarding. The well-rounded Associate in Criminal Justice (60 Credit Hours) degree program prepares you for a career in the justice system. Graduates who earn Trine University's Associate in Criminal Justice degree receive an academic base for a career in the criminal justice field. This degree also prepares you for more advanced education opportunities such as the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
General Education Requirements - 21 hours
Communication – 6 hrs.
Humanities and Social Science – 6 hrs.
| SOC 103 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| | Humanities Elective | 3 |
Mathematics and Science – 6 hrs.
| | Math Elective | 3 |
| | Science Elective | 3 |
Other General Education – 3 hrs.
Total Credit Hours: 21
Additional Requirements – 15 hours
Required
| UE 101 | University Experience | 1 |
| | Or | |
| UE 111 | Online Learning Orientation | 1 |
| | | |
| | Electives | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 15
Content Requirements – 24 hours
Required
| CRJ 103 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 133 | Criminal Justice Report Writing | 3 |
| CRJ 153 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 263 | Introduction to Criminal Law & Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 273 | Criminal Procedure & Evidence | 3 |
| CRJ 343 | Criminalistics & Crime Scene Investigations I | 3 |
| PSY 113 | Principles of Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 383 | Forensic Psychology | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 24
Total Credit Hours: 60