Criminal Justice, Associate of Science Articulated with SOU and 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 |
| MTH 105Z or STAT 243Z |
Math in Society (or higher) or Elementary Statistics I |
4 |
| WR 122Z | Composition II | 4 |
| COM 218Z or COM 111Z |
Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking |
4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Term | ||
| CJ 114 | Diversity Issues in CJ 1 | 3 |
| CJ 130 | Intro to Corrections | 3 |
| CJ 230 | Intro-Juvenile Justice System 1 | 3 |
| PSY 201Z | Introduction to Psychology I | 4 |
| SOC 225 | Social Aspects of Addiction 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| CJ 243 | Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs 1 | 3 |
| CJ 261 | Intro to Parole and Probation 1 | 3 |
| ENG 104Z | Introduction to Fiction 2 | 4 |
| G 201 | General Geology I 3 | 4 |
| HS 227 | Family Systems and Trauma 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Term | ||
| CJ 140 | Intro to Criminalistics 1 | 3 |
| CJ 211 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 226 | Intro to Constitutional Law | 3 |
| ENG 106Z | Introduction to Poetry 2 | 4 |
| G 202 | General Geology II 3 | 4 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Third Term | ||
| CJ 210 | Criminal Investigations 1 | 3 |
| ENG 105Z | Introduction to Drama 2 | 4 |
| CJ 240 | Criminalistics II 1 | 3 |
| G 203 | General Geology III 3 | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 92 | |
- 1
Any approved elective course from the SOU transfer guide can be taken
- 2
Any approved Humanities course from the SOU transfer guide can be taken.
- 3
Any approved Science w/lab from the SOU transfer guide can be taken
Advising Notes
- Oregon colleges may have different preferences, please meet with your advisor to determine the right path for you.
- Students must complete a minimum of 90 term credits of lower division collegiate courses with a minimum grade point of 2.0 and a grade of “C” or better in Composition I 121Z and Composition II 122z or Technical Writing 2237Z, and the Communication class chosen to meet the Oral Communication requirement.
- 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.