Criminal Justice, Associate of Science

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The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice is a transfer degree for students who plan to major in a criminal justice related field. North Arkansas College has an agreement with Arkansas State University (Jonesboro) to offer students a seamless option for transfer into the bachelor’s degree program in Criminology. Students planning to transfer to ASUJ or another transfer institution should work closely with a North Arkansas College advisor to follow the prescribed selection of courses and other requirements, needed for transfer into a bachelor’s program.

Program Learning Outcomes

An understanding of how the criminal justice system and its agencies operate together as a system.
An understanding of how this system is designed to bring about social justice.
An understanding of the various theoretical frameworks that explain the definition, causes and consequences of crime.
An understanding of proper standards of conduct regarding investigation, collection of evidence and procedural processes.

These courses will transfer to many colleges and universities. The following presumes transfer to frequently selected institutions; Arkansas State University Jonesboro (ASU) and University of Arkansas Fayetteville (UofA). Please check with your advisor for more information.

First Semester: 15 Credits

ENGL 1013 - English Composition I Credits: 3
AJ 1003 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
MAT 1213 - Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3 or higher
SOC 2013 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
Select one of the following courses
ART 1003 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
DRAM 1003 - Theatre Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS 1003 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3

Second Semester: 16-17 Credits

ENGL 1023 - English Composition II Credits: 3
PHIL 1003 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
AJ 1053 - Foundations of Criminology Credits: 3
SOC 2203 - Social Problems Credits: 3
Science Elective - Choose 4 credits from BIOL 1014 General Biology General Biology or BIOL 1304 General Botany General Botany
Choose at least 4 credits from CHEM 1214 Fundamentals of Chemistry , GEOL 1014 General Geology , PHSC 1004 Fundamentals of Physical Science , PHYS 2144 University Physics I , and PHSC 1044 Introduction to Astronomy

Third Semester: 16-17 Credits

AJ 2033 - Introduction to Juvenile Delinquency Credits: 3
AJ 2263 - Criminal Evidence and Procedure Credits: 3
FL 1303 - Beginning Spanish I and II Credits: 3
Select one of the following courses
HIST 2003 - United States History I Credits: 3
HIST 2013 - United States History II Credits: 3
PLSC 2003 - American National Government Credits: 3
Science Elective - Choose 4 credits from BIOL 1014 General Biology General Biology or BIOL 1304 General Botany General Botany
Choose at least 4 credits from CHEM 1214 Fundamentals of Chemistry , GEOL 1014 General Geology , PHSC 1004 Fundamentals of Physical Science , PHYS 2144 University Physics I , and PHSC 1044 Introduction to Astronomy

Fourth Semester: 15 Credits

AJ 2043 - Community Relations in Law Enforcement Credits: 3
AJ 2253 - Criminal Investigation Credits: 3
FL 1313 - Beginning Spanish II Credits: 3
Social Science Elective - See List Credits / Units: 3
Gen Ed or Directed Elective - See list Credits / Units: 3
These courses will transfer to many colleges and universities. The following presumes transfer to frequently selected institutions; Arkansas State University Jonesboro (ASU) and University of Arkansas Fayetteville (UofA). Please check with your advisor for more information.

Social Science Electives

PLSC 2003 - American National Government Credits: 3
PSYC 2003 - General Psychology Credits: 3
ANTH 2023 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
ECON 2313 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
HIST 1113 - World Civilizations I Credits: 3
HIST 1123 - World Civilizations II Credits: 3

Science Electives

Choose 4 hours from the following
BIOL 1014 - General Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 1304 - General Botany Credits: 4
Choose at least 4 hours from the following
CHEM 1214 - Fundamentals of Chemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 1415 - College Chemistry I Credits: 5
GEOL 1014 - General Geology Credits: 4
PHSC 1004 - Fundamentals of Physical Science Credits: 4
PHYS 2144 - University Physics I Credits: 4
PHSC 1044 - Introduction to Astronomy Credits: 4

Gen Ed and Directed Electives

U of A

One Math above College Algebra

General Education Electives

AJ (any course not already used)
AGRI 2313 - Introduction to Agribusiness Credits: 3
AGRI 1004 - Introductory Animal and Poultry Science Credits: 4
AGRI 1114 - Principles of Horticulture Credits: 4
AGRI 2143 - Feeds and Feeding Credits: 3
AGRI 2204 - Soil Science Credits: 4
ART (any not already taken)
BA 2133 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 3
BA 1003 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
BA 2003 - Accounting Principles I Credits: 3
BA 2013 - Accounting Principles II Credits: 3
BA 2103 - Business Communications Credits: 3
BIOL (any not already taken)
CHEM (any not already taken)
CIS 1103 - Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3
DRAM (any not already taken)
ECON (any not already taken)
EDUC 1213 - Education Profession Credits: 3
EDUC 2013 - Child Growth and Development Credits: 3
EDUC 2213 - Educational Technology Credits: 3
FA, FL, GEOG, GEOL, HIST (any not already taken)
HPER 1003 - Personal Health and Safety Credits: 3
MM, MUS (any not already taken)
ORT 1003 - College Success Skills Credits: 3
ORT 1201 - College Seminar: A Pathway to Success Credits: 1
PE (limit 2 hours)
PHIL, PHSC, PHYS, PLSC, PSYC, SOC, SPCH (any not already taken)