Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2014-2016 Catalog Program: Criminal Justice, A.A.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Criminal Justice, A.A.S.Associate in Applied Science Degree ProgramHegis Code: 5505 Program DescriptionStudents who complete this program earn an Associate in Applied Science degree. The Criminal Justice A.A.S. degree program is designed to prepare graduates to enter immediately into a variety of criminal justice professions such as local and State law enforcement, corrections, and private sector investigative and public safety occupations. The program is also designed to benefit current criminal justice practitioners seeking to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities to better perform their respective public or private service responsibilities and increase promotion opportunities. The A.A.S. degree program is comprised of an increased blend of job‐specific criminal justice course offerings with a reduced concentration of general and liberal arts courses of study. This program offers an optional concentration in forensic investigations through elective course selection. Students who successfully complete the A.A.S. degree in criminal justice may also continue pursuing a baccalaureate degree; however, transfer polices vary, and students should be aware that additional coursework in the general and liberal arts education areas are likely to be required at a four‐year college. Student Learning OutcomesAt the completion of the AAS in Criminal Justice Degree program a student will be able to
Employment PotentialGraduates of the program will be qualified to begin their careers in entry‐level positions in law enforcement and many other criminal justice professions. SUNY Ulster’s Criminal Justice graduates are currently pursuing careers with the Secret Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs, Border Patrol, New York State Police, New York Department of Corrections Services, New York State University Police, New York /New Jersey Port Authority Police, Ulster County Sheriff’s Department, Ulster County District Attorney’s Office, New York State Attorney General’s Office, Ulster County Probation Department, and various local police departments, including New York City. Requirements for Program EntryHigh school diploma or equivalent Developmental Assistance AvailableFor students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster’s Learning Center, The Gary and Janaki Math Center, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors. For More Informationadmissions@sunyulster.edu |
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Curriculum | ||||
First Semester | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
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CRJ 101 - Criminal Justice System 3 cr. | ||||
CRJ 107 - Essential Communications in Criminal Justice 3 cr. | ||||
ENG 101 - College English I 3 cr. | ||||
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MAT 098 - Basic Algebra 3 cr. or | ||||
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BUS 102 - Mathematics for Business and Industry 3 cr. | ||||
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SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology 3 cr. | ||||
LIB 111 - Information Literacy 1 cr. | ||||
Semester Credits 16 | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
COM 103 - Oral Communication 3 cr. or | ||||
COM 105 - Public Speaking 3 cr. | ||||
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CRJ 215 - Constitutional Criminal Procedure 3 cr. | ||||
CRJ 218 - Scientific and Legal Aspects of Investigation 3 cr. * | ||||
CRJ 219 - Criminal Justice Administration 3 cr. | ||||
ENG 102 - College English II 3 cr. | ||||
Semester Credits 15 | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
CRJ 201 - Criminal Law 3 cr. | ||||
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CRJ 211 - Terrorism and Homeland Security 3 cr. or | ||||
CRJ 214 - Perspecitves on Police-Community Relations 3 cr. | ||||
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PSY 101 - General Psychology 3 cr. | ||||
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Semester Credits 15‐16 | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
CRJ 231 - Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice 3 cr. | ||||
CRJ 233 - Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 cr. | ||||
CRJ 235 - Juvenile Justice System 3 cr. | ||||
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CRJ 255 - Criminal Justice Internship 4 cr. or | ||||
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Semester Credits 15‐17 | ||||
Total Credits 62‐64NOTE: Students may elect to focus on forensic investigations through elective choice CRJ 245 - Forensic Photo & Videography 4 cr., PSY 209 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology 3 cr. in conjunction with the required program course *CRJ 218 - Scientific and Legal Aspects of Investigation 3 cr.. ***Program Elective can be selected from CSC 101, SOC 206, SOC 203, SOC 207, SOC 213, POS 201, PSY 203, PSY 209 and/or any CRJ, ESA, or HUS course. | ||||
Note:Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements. | ||||
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