Student Catalog 2016-2017

Criminal Justice AS Degree (AJ13)

The Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice provides a solid foundation in general education and criminal justice that prepares students for entry-level employment in a variety of law enforcement fields or for continued education toward a baccalaureate degree. The sequence of courses in the areas of criminal investigation and procedure, criminology, juvenile delinquency, and law enforcement allows students to gain a deeper understanding of criminal behavior and the law enforcement system. Graduates may pursue additional educational opportunities at senior institutions or pursue entry level positions in fields related to law enforcement, security (private or public), loss prevention, court administration, social services, or in a variety of fields that require a dedication to duty and a commitment to public safety.

NOTE: This degree will transfer to specific institutions within the University System of Georgia with which WGTC has articulation agreements. For further information about the terms of these agreements, as well as transferability of general education courses and occupational programs to other Georgia colleges and universities, please refer to the WGTC web page, Articulation Agreements, http://www.westgatech.edu/registration/articulation.htm. Please consult an academic advisor for requirements specific to each institution.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue additional education opportunities at senior institutions or pursue entry level positions in fields related to law enforcement, security (private or public), loss prevention, court administration, social services, or in a variety of fields that require a dedication to duty and a commitment to public safety.

Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 62 credit hours

Curriculum

The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice degree requires a minimum of 47 credit hours of general education courses as specified below (all course prerequisites must be met).

General Core Courses

Area I Language Arts/Communication Requirement (minimum 12 hours)

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3

SPCH 1101Public Speaking

3

 

SPAN 1101Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture I

3

-or-

SPAN 1102Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture II

3

Area II Social/Behavioral Sciences Requirement (minimum 15 hours)

HIST 1111World History I

3

-or-

HIST 1112World History II

3

 

HIST 2111U.S. History I

3

-or-

HIST 2112U.S. History II

3

 

POLS 1101American Government

3

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

Area III Natural Sciences/Mathematics Requirement (minimum 14 hours)

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

MATH 1127Introduction to Statistics

3

and
one of the three lab science sequences below (4 courses, 8 credits, total):
BIOL 1111Biology I

3

BIOL 1111LBiology I Lab

1

BIOL 1112Biology II

3

BIOL 1112LBiology II Lab

1

OR
CHEM 1151Survey of Inorganic Chemistry

3

CHEM 1151LSurvey of Inorganic Chemistry Lab

1

CHEM 1152Survey of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry

3

CHEM 1152LSurvey of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Lab

1

OR
PHYS 1111Introductory Physics I

3

PHYS 1111LIntroductory Physics Lab I

1

PHYS 1112Introductory Physics II

3

PHYS 1112LIntroductory Physics Lab II

1

Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement (minimum 6 hours)

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

-or-

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

and
ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

-or-

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

-or-

THEA 1101Theater Appreciation

3

Occupational Courses (minimum 15-18 credits, dependent upon accepting institution)

CRJU 1010Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 1040Principles of Law Enforcement

3

CRJU 2050Criminal Procedure

3

CRJU 2060Criminology

3

 

CRJU 2070Juvenile Justice

3

-or-

CRJU 1030Corrections

 

CRJU 1068Criminal Law for Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 2070: (required for UWG transfer only)

CRJU 1030: (required for CSU transfer only)

CRJU 1068: (required for CSU transfer only)