Criminal Justice • Associate in Applied Science
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 60
Colleague Code: AAS.SCJ
Curriculum Code: CRJ 226
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: LEA 101, CRJ 104, COM 111, POS 101 or POS 201
Second Semester: CRJ 101, CRJ 102, CRJ 201, COM 112, PSY 101
Third Semester: LEA 207, CRJ 251, CRJ 252, SOC 101, Science Elective
Fourth Semester: LEA 201, CRJ 210, CRJ 275, Math Elective
Program Information:
- The focus of this program is interdisciplinary to include the areas of social services, human services and corrections.
- Classroom and field study are included with such agencies as county adult/juvenile probation, community based youth/family services, State of IL Human Services and IL Dept. of Corrections.
- This program is intended for students desiring to enter the field as a non-professional or para-professional.
- This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.
- This program has been articulated with Kaplan University as a 2 + 2 program if taken in its entirety.
For Program Information Contact:
Social Sciences Department at 217.786.2391 or 217.786.2414 or see an academic advisor.
Required General Education Courses (16-17 credits)
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Composition I |
3 credits |
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Composition II |
3 credits |
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Introduction to American Politics or |
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State and Local Government |
3 credits |
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Math Elective |
4 credits |
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Science Elective |
3-4 credits |
Required Program Courses (34 credits)
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Violent and Criminal Behavior |
3 credits |
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Introduction to Corrections |
4 credits |
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Introduction to Human Services |
3 credits |
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The Juvenile Offender |
3 credits |
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Probation, Parole and Community-Based Corrections |
4 credits |
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Crime, Justice and Social Diversity |
4 credits |
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Courts and Victim Services |
3 credits |
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Introduction to Criminal Justice System |
3 credits |
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Substantive Criminal Law |
4 credits |
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Drug Abuse, Alcoholism, Law and Society |
3 credits |
Required Program Support Courses (6 credits)
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 credits |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 credits |
Work-Based Learning Courses (4 credits)
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Internship |
4 credits |