Semester 1
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COURSE
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CR
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ENGL 101 ~COMPOSITION 1
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3
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MATH 120 QUANTITATIVE LITERACY
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3
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SOCIETY, DIVERSITY & CONNECTIONS GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE
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3
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COLL 101 ORIENTATION TO COLLEGE
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1
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CJ 111 INTRO TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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3
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Core Course
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CJ 112 CRIMINAL LAW
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3
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Core Course
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TOTAL: |
16 |
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Semester 2
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COURSE
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CR
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ENGL 102 ~COMPOSITION 2
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3
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CJ 123 INTRO TO CORRECTIONS
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3
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Core Course
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CJ 231 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
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3
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Core Course
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HPER 172 STANDARD FIRST AID
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2
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HUMAN INQUIRY & THE PAST GENERAL
EDUCATION ELECTIVE
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3
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TOTAL: |
14 |
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Semester 3
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COURSE
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CR
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE
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4
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SOCIETY, DIVERSITY & CONNECTIONS GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE
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3
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CJ ELECTIVE
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3
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SOC 232 CRIMINOLOGY
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3
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Core Course
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CJ 285 BASIC CJ RESEARCH METHODS
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3
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Core Course
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TOTAL: |
16 |
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Semester 4
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COURSE
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CR
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CJ 212 ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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3
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Core Course
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CJ 291 Internship OR CJ 292 Seminar
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3
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Core Course
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COMM 111 ~FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH
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3
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PSYCHOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY ELECTIVE
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3
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FREE ELECTIVE
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2
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TOTAL: |
14 |
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The Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice will prepare the student for a rewarding career in the criminal justice field in careers such as: police officer, investigator, crime scene technician, correctional officer, probation and parole officer, program specialist and evaluator, and other related fields, or for an advanced degree in criminal justice.
MILESTONE COURSE:
These courses are the keys to graduation. Courses should be taken in the recommended semesters to stay on time for completion.
FIELD/CLINICAL COURSE:
CAREER PLANNING: As you prepare for your last year before graduation, visit Career Services to write your resume, plan your job search, and learn how to have a successful interview. Students interested in furthering their education in a Master’s degree program should meet with their advisor at the end of their third year, or 6th semester.
CAPSTONE COURSE:
The capstone is a semester-long capstone project that prepares you for the workforce by perfecting your resume, assessing student learning outcomes, and preparing a portfolio of student work.
ELECTIVES:
CONCURRENT COURSES:
CERTIFICATION: none
PRACTICUM and SEMINAR
2+2 with WVU Parkersburg
CAREER LADDER:
Students should average 15 credit hours per semester, or 30 per year, to graduate on time.
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TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS:
120
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