Criminal Justice

Associate in Arts

Note: Courses listed on degree plan are suggested. Students should consult with their advisor concerning their unique transfer decisions.

Total Degree Credits63-64
General Education Courses
Arts & Humanities
PHIL 210Ethics3
Select two of the following recommended courses:6
Introduction to the Visual Arts
United States to 1877
United States Since 1877
Music Appreciation
Social & Behavioral Sciences
CJ 201Introduction to Criminal Justice3
SOC 110Introduction to Sociology3
SOC 252Criminology3
Written Communications
ENGL 110College Composition I3
Select one of the following:3
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
Oral Communications
COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Math, Science & Technology
Select one of the following recommended courses:3-4
College Algebra
Elementary Statistics
Select one of the following recommended Science with lab combinations:4-5
Concepts of Biology
and Concepts of Biology Lab
General Biology I
and General Biology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I
and Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Introductory Chemistry
and Introductory Chemistry Lab
College Physics I
and College Physics I Lab
Select one of the following recommended courses:
(Needed if 9 credits for Math, Science & Technology have not been met.)
Introduction to Computers 1
Principles of Information Security 1
Enrichment
Enrichment Course Matrix - may be fulfilled with applicable Arts & Humanities course2
Diversity
General Education Matrix - may be fulfilled with applicable Arts & Humanities course or Social & Behavioral Sciences course
Digital Literacy Requirements
Select one of the following:
Introduction to Computers 1
Principles of Information Security 1
BSC Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course
Criminal Justice Courses
Be sure to check with your anticipated transfer school in making your selections.
CHEM 112Introduction to Forensic Science3
CHEM 112LIntroduction to Forensic Science Lab1
CJ 210Introduction To Policing3
CJ 220Criminal Law3
CJ 226Criminal Investigation3
CJ 254Juvenile Justice System3
COMM 212Interpersonal Communication3
LEAD 280Leadership Strategies3
POLS 115American Government3
or PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology
Total Credits25
1

CSCI 101, CIS 147 or courses transferred in from another NDUS Institution that are listed as both general education and digital literacy may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.

College Degree & Digital Literacy Requirements

General Education & Diversity Matrix Requirements