Criminal Justice, Associate of Science Articulated with SOU and Partnership with WOU
Program Description
The Associate of Science degree (Criminal Justice) has been developed with the cooperation and support of Southern Oregon University (SOU) and Western Oregon University (WOU). The degree is fully articulated with Criminal Justice programs at both SOU and WOU which allows students to transfer directly as juniors and pre-majors in CCJ.
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice will:
- Identify the major steps of the criminal justice process and how a case proceeds through the criminal justice system, including landmark Supreme Court decisions.
- Communicate effectively in the criminal justice system including written, verbal and nonverbal form.
- Describe how criminal justice professionals work effectively within a diverse society.
- Describe the importance of positive criminal justice interactions, with an emphasis on continuing dialogue between all aspects of the criminal justice system and all segments of the community.
Career Considerations
The Criminal Justice program prepares students for entry-level jobs and future careers in the following areas: law enforcement, corrections, and parole and probation.
Program Course Requirements
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| CJ 101 | Intro to Criminology | 3 |
| CJ 105 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ 110 | Intro to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| WR 121Z | Composition I | 4 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Second Term | ||
| CJ 120 | Intro to Judicial Process | 3 |
| COM 111Z or COM 218Z | Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication | 4 |
| MTH 105Z or STAT 243Z | Math in Society (or higher) or Elementary Statistics I | 4 |
| WR 122Z | Composition II | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Term | ||
| CJ 130 | Intro to Corrections | 3 |
| PSY 201Z | Introduction to Psychology I | 4 |
| Program Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Program Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Program Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| Arts and Letters Elective 1 | 4 | |
| Program Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Program elective 3 | 3 | |
| Program Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Science Elective 2 | 4 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Term | ||
| CJ 211 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 226 | Intro to Constitutional Law | 3 |
| Arts and Letters Elective 1 | 4 | |
| Program Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Science Elective 2 | 4 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Third Term | ||
| Arts and Letters Elective 1 | 4 | |
| Program Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Program Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Science Elective 2 | 4 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 92 | |
- 1
Choose three approved Arts & Letters courses from the approved AAOT list
- 2
Choose three Science courses with labs from the approved AAOT list.
- 3
Program Elective
Approved Criminal Justice Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 120 | Intro to Digital Literacy | 4 |
| CJ 114 | Diversity Issues in CJ | 3 |
| CJ 140 | Intro to Criminalistics | 3 |
| CJ 210 | Criminal Investigations | 3 |
| CJ 230 | Intro-Juvenile Justice System | 3 |
| CJ 240 | Criminalistics II | 3 |
| CJ 243 | Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs | 3 |
| CJ 261 | Intro to Parole and Probation | 3 |
| CJ 280 | CWE-Criminal Justice | 1-13 |
| HS 227 | Family Systems and Trauma | 3 |
| SOC 207 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| SOC 225 | Social Aspects of Addiction | 3 |
Advising Notes
- Oregon colleges may have different preferences, please meet with your advisor to determine the right path for you.
- All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better.
- Please see your academic advisor for an individualized academic plan.
- VA students, please see academic advisor for individualized academic plan to meet funding requirements.
- A PC with MS Word 2013 or newer is required for completing all work in this program. Working knowledge of MS Word is required.