Semester 1
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COURSE
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CR
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COLL 101 ORIENTATION TO COLLEGE
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1
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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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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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SOCIETY, DIVERSITY & CONNECTIONS GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE
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3
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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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CJ 285 BASIC CJ RESEARCH METHODS
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3
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Core Course
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SOC 232 CRIMINOLOGY
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3
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Core Course
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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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| 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 Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice covers various aspects of crime prevention, police and law enforcement functions, criminal law and the courts, the corrections system, and the root causes of crime. The program provides a basic understanding of the criminal justice system and the skills needed to pursue further education and work in policing, courts, corrections, and related fields.
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 the BAS in Criminal Justice should apply for the program in their final semester of the AAS CJ program.
CAPSTONE COURSE:
This semester-long project prepares you for the workforce by perfecting your resume, assessing student learning outcomes, and preparing a portfolio of student work.
ELECTIVES:
CONCURRENT COURSES:
CERTIFICATION:
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:
60
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