Criminal Justice - AS (0898)
Division: Social Sciences Division
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements (33 Credits) | ||
| Written & Oral Communication (6) | ||
| ENG 101 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | College Composition II | 3 |
| Quantitative/Scientific Knowledge, Skills & Reasoning (12) | ||
| Select either two Science courses & one MTH course or two MTH courses & one Science course: | 12 | |
| Science courses: | ||
| BIO 101, BIO 102, BIO 103, BIO 104, BIO 116, BIO 121, BIO 122, BIO 211, BIO 220, BIO 237, | ||
| CHM 101, CHM 102, CHM 103, CHM 104, GEO 101, GEO 102, | ||
| PHY 101, PHY 102, PHY 103, PHY 104, PHY 105, PHY 113, PHY 114, | ||
| Math courses: MTH 101, MTH 103 * | ||
| Recommended BIO 101 & BIO 102 | ||
| Society & Human Behavior (6) | ||
| POL 104 | American Government | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| ANT 101, PSY 101, SOC 101, SOC 108 | ||
| Humanistic Perspective (6) | ||
| Select any 200-level English Literature Course | 3 | |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| ART 100, ART 101, ART 102, ART 200, CIN 101, CIN 103, DRA 100, MUS 100, MUS 109, MUS 110, MUS 117, PHI 101, REL 105 | ||
| Historical Perspective (3) | ||
| Select any History (HST) Course | 3 | |
| Major Requirements (18 Credits) | ||
| CJI 101 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJI 121 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CJI 136 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJI 202 | Crime and Delinquency | 3 |
| CJI 205 | Introduction to Criminal Law | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| CJI 102, CJI 103, CJI 111, CJI 112, CJI 120, CJI 123, CJI 203, CJI 204, CJI 210, CJI 250 (only Do NOT take 211) | ||
| Additional Course Requirements (9 Credits) | ||
| SPN 101 or FRN 101 | 3 | |
| Select any additional History (HST) course | 3 | |
| Social Science elective: 3-credit Social Science course from the following disciplines, ANT, CJI, EDU, PLS, POL, PSY or SOC | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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(contact your Advisor regarding any other College level Math options)
Notes:
- For an explanation of why General Education courses are included in this Program, please refer to the Section on General Education for an explanation of its Purpose and Requirements.
- This plan assumes the student is eligible to enroll in College Level Courses (designated as 100 +, e.g., ENG 101 College Composition I, HST 101 World Civilization I, MTH 100 Intro. to College Mathematics). Placement results will determine College Level Readiness in English and Mathematics.
Criminal Justice
Curriculum Code: 0898
Will Earn Upon Program Completion: Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree
Why major in Criminal Justice?
Program prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions for a bachelor's in criminal justice or related fields, or to enter the job market directly. Prepares students to enter and/or progress in professional law enforcement, pre-law, corrections, probation, parole, criminology, homeland security, forensic science, cybersecurity, corporate security, crime prevention, crime mapping, race and crime analysis, juvenile youth services, forensic psychology, international criminal justice systems, data analysis, gender crime, white collar crime, gangs, media and criminology, mass incarceration, criminal justice crime control and prevention, criminal justice management, human services and community justice, law and society, police studies, security management, child advocacy and policy, justice studies, environmental justice, national security studies, fire science, corporate security, juvenile youth services, and sky marshal.
If I major in Criminal Justice, can I transfer to a four-year college or university?
Yes, ECC has transfer/articulation agreements with the following: Rutgers University, New Jersey City University, Kean University, William Paterson, and John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Curriculum is matched for seamless transfer so freshman and sophomore years are done at affordable ECC with a high-quality education; and then transfer as a Junior to bachelor’s at less expense. There is also articulation with Thomas Edison State University, which offers an alternate route to a bachelor's with blended courses, online classes, and continued study at ECC to satisfy baccalaureate requirements. Consult with advisor or transfer coordinator to review requirements for transferring with junior status.
Are there any requirements I must satisfy before I start taking courses in my major?
Based on placement, you may have to take developmental courses in English and/or Mathematics before taking courses in your major.
How long will it take for me to complete this degree?
If you do not need developmental courses and you register for an average of 15 credits each semester, degree can be completed in two years, which may be shortened by taking summer courses.
Where should I direct specific questions about this program?
Call the Division at (973) 877-3250.
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Describe functions of various components of the criminal and juvenile justice system (i.e., law enforcement, courts, and corrections) and explain interrelationship of these components;
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of criminal law and rights of individual citizens;
- Describe role and ethical responsibilities of criminal justice professionals in the community and organization and administration of various entities in the criminal justice system;
- Analyze nature of crime and criminal behavior (e.g., theories, policies, and research);
- Explain social, political, economic, and cultural factors within society influencing development of criminological theory, corrections, laws, and criminal justice practices and application to criminal behaviors and sanctions;
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills in evaluating complexity of criminal justice issues; and
- Communicate effectively with accurate criminal justice terminology in written and/or oral form, with demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology.