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.
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Mission
The mission of the Associate in Criminal Justice program is to prepare criminal justice professionals to enter any criminal justice field with high ethical and moral standards while exhibiting professional behavior and the knowledge needed to be leaders in their careers.
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements - 21 hours
Communication – 6 hrs.
Humanities and Social Science – 6 hrs.
| SOC 103 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| Humanities Elective (3) | 3 |
Mathematics and Science – 6 hrs.
| Mathematics Elective (3) | 3 |
| Science Elective (3) | 3 |
Other General Education – 3 hrs.
Additional Requirements - 15 hours
Required
| UE 101 | University Experience | 1 |
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| UE 111 | Online Learning Orientation | 1 |
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| Electives (14) | 14 |
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 | 3 |
| PSY 113 | Principles of Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 323 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60