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Criminal Justice

Associate in Science
Criminal Justice
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Overview

The Associate in Science degree in Criminal Justice addresses the causes of crime and ways to control it through the various components of the criminal justice system. The degree is broad based, covering law enforcement (against foreign and domestic criminal elements), the court system, and the correctional environment. Coupled with the degree’s general education requirements are core criminal justice courses that provide students with the background necessary to succeed in the criminal justice field. The Criminal Justice degree allows both pre- and in-service students to complete their degree on either a full- or part-time basis in preparation for professional careers. Alternatively,  they may continue their studies through subsequent matriculation at a four-year college or university.

Upon completion of this degree, graduates are qualified for law enforcement positions at various local, state, and federal levels.

Transfer Pathways

The criminal justice degree has articulation agreements with Plymouth State University, Granite State College, and University of New Hampshire – Manchester.

Health Considerations

Many careers in the criminal justice field have health and fitness requirements. Prospective students with special needs or limitations that could potentially affect their internship placement and/or future employment should discuss their career goals with the program coordinator prior to admission.

Students participating in internships and field experiences must demonstrate the emotional stability to exercise sound judgment and accept direction and guidance from a supervisor or faculty member. They must also be capable of establishing a rapport and maintaining sensitive interpersonal relationships with employees of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, community groups, and the general public.

Character Expectations

Applicants need to know that employers complete background checks (including various internet social network sites) before hiring any applicant seeking a position that involves arrest or detention powers. Such background checks may be conducted before an applicant is accepted for an internship. Applicants with any evidence of a criminal record may not even be eligible for an internship. Because of these considerations, applicants are advised to discuss any concerns with the program coordinator.

Full-time Police Academy graduates will receive credit for the following:

     CRMJ101W   Introduction to Criminal Justice………………..3 credits

     CRMJ201W   Criminal Procedures…………………………………3 credits

     CRMJ230W   Justice and the Community………………………3 credits

     CRMJ270W   Criminal Justice Internship………………………3 credits

                               Liberal Arts Elective………………………………..3 credits

                               General Elective*……………………………………..3 credits

Full-time State Corrections Academy graduates will receive credit for the following:

      CRMJ101W   Introduction to Criminal Justice………………..3 credits

      CRMJ215W   Corrections Operations…………………………….3 credits  

      CRMJ270W  Criminal Justice Internship……………………..3 credits

                               Liberal Arts Elective………………………………..3 credits

                              General Elective*……………………………………..3 credits

Additional credit may be awarded for in-service courses at New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Academy on case-by-case basis. 

* Subject to review

 

 

Curriculum

Associate in Science Degree

First Year

Fall SemesterLecLabCr
CRMJ101WIntroduction to Criminal Justice303
CRMJ150WCriminology303
ENGL120WCollege Composition404
PSYC111WPsychology303
 SCIENCE324
 Semester Total 16217
     
Spring SemesterLecLabCr
CRMJ105WIntroduction to Homeland Security303
CRMJ123WCriminal Law404
PHYS122WForensic Science324
 MATHEMATICS404
 Semester Total 14215
 First Year Total   32

Second Year

Fall SemesterLecLabCr
CRMJ215WCorrections Operations303
CRMJ225WDrug Abuse and the Law303
ENGL211WProfessional Writing303
HUMA212WLegal and Ethical Issues303
 Social Science303
 Totals15015
     
Spring SemesterLecLabCr
CRMJ201WCriminal Procedure303
CRMJ210WJuvenile Justice Administration303
CRMJ230WJustice and the Community303
CRMJ270WCriminal Justice Internship*093
HSV117WCrisis Intervention303
 Totals12915
     
     
 Total Credits for the Year  30
 Total for A.S. Degree   62
Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be prepared to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and components of the
    American Justice System from arrest, trial, incarceration, and
    release/rehabilitation.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the many duties and functions of law
    enforcement entities, how they impact our daily lives, security and well being as citizens.
  • Communicate in a professional manner to a diverse group or to individuals
    in verbal and written form.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of the laws that govern us
    as everyday citizens.
  • Conceptualize the many decisions made by law enforcement entities in an
    environment that can rapidly alter itself with multiple factors.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the sacrifices and rewards of working
    within the law enforcement career path
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62 Credits Required

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