Criminal Justice
Overview
Criminal Justice refers to the laws, procedures, institutions, and policies at play before, during, and after a crime. As a student in the Criminal Justice Area of Study, you will explore various types of crime, their investigation, prosecution and defense, courtroom rules and procedures, and many other areas involving the justice system.
The Criminal Justice Area of Study meets the necessary general education requirements and will expose you to specific criminal justice courses such as Introduction to Criminal Justice, Police Administration and Organization, Juvenile Justice, and Introduction to Corrections.
The knowledge gained from a Criminal Justice program prepares students to pursue a wide range of criminal justice careers in law enforcement, homeland security, law, court administration, corrections, and juvenile justice. Our courses will build a strong foundation for your bachelor’s degree and beyond. This is an excellent area of study if you plan to attend law school.
Quick Facts
- Associate of Arts
- Jackson
- Rankin
- Raymond
- Online
- Face-to-Face
- Online
Sample Curriculum
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Orientation | 2 |
| English Composition I | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| Principles of Biology I, Laboratory | 1 |
| Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| English Composition II | 3 |
| Principles of Biology II, Lecture | 3 |
| Principles of Biology II, Lab | 1 |
| ART 1113 or MUS 1113 or DAN 1113 or SPT 2233 | 3 |
| Police Administration and Organization | 3 |
| General Psychology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Public Speaking I | 3 |
| American (U.S.) History I | 3 |
| American National Government | 3 |
| Intro to Corrections | 3 |
| Criminology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| American (U. S.) History II | 3 |
| American Literature I | 3 |
| Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| Police Operations | 3 |
| Social Problems | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the Mississippi Articulation Agreement for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use MATT (MS Articulation & Transfer Tool).