Livonia, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The criminal justice system is a complex system of thousands of federal, state, and local agencies interconnected by the individuals that work in this field. Employment at any level in criminal justice requires an understanding of the sociological, psychological, biological, and environmental factors that may influence deviant or criminal behavior. Employees of the criminal justice system use developed skills to investigate human behaviors and take the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of society. The criminal justice associate in applied science degree program objectives assist existing employees of the criminal justice system and prepares students for full employment in this field. Students who satisfactorily complete all college and program requirements qualify for an associate in applied science degree.
Curriculum
Sample Schedule of Courses
First Year
Fall Semester
- CJ 113 - Introduction to Criminal Justice System Credits: 3
- CJ 102 - Organization and Administration of Law Enforcement Agencies Credits: 3
- CJ 210 - Criminal Procedure Credits: 3
Humanities - Credits: 3-4
Select General Education Humanities course.
Recommended:
- COMA 103 - Fundamentals of Speech Credits: 3
English Communication - Credits: 3
Select first General Education English Communication course.
Recommended:
- ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15-16
Winter Semester
- HS 202 - Introduction to Emergency Management Credits: 3
- COR 110 - Introduction to Corrections Credits: 3
- CJ 107 - Police Field Operations Credits: 3
Social Science - Credits: 3-4
Select one:
- PSYCH 153 - Human Relations Credits: 3
- PSYCH 201 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 4
English Communication - Credits: 3
Select second General Education English Communication course.
Recommended:
- ENG 116 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
- OR ENG 102 - English Composition 2 Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15-16
Second Year
Fall Semester
- CJ 209 - Basic Criminalistics Credits: 3
- CJ 211 - Criminal Law Credits: 3
Science - Select General Education Science course Credits: 3-5
Mathematics - Select General Education Mathematics course Credits: 3-5
Elective - Any 100- or 200-level course not previously taken Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15-19
Winter Semester
- CJ 201 - Criminal Investigation Credits: 3
- CJ 212 - Criminology Credits: 3
- CJ 221 - Juvenile Justice Credits: 3
- SOC 201 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3
Social Science - Credits: 3-4
Select General Education Social Science course not already taken.
Recommended:
- POLS 105 - Survey of American Government Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15-16
Program Total: 60-67 Credits
Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. The number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.