Criminology and Justice Studies - A.A.S.
Program Information for Criminology and Justice Studies - A.A.S.
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Program Description
Full Description
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminology and Justice Studies prepares graduates for para-professional positions in the field of criminal justice studies. The program can serve as a foundation for advanced study in several areas, including retail security, industrial security, forensics, law and corrections. Graduates typically seek employment in probation offices, social service agencies, courts, local law enforcement offices and crime labs.
The Criminology and Justice Studies major includes the following optional concentration:
- The Peace Officers Training Academy concentration is open only to students admitted to the 澳门六合彩资料 Basic Police Academy. The coursework covers the basics of defensive tactics, firearms, driving, traffic, patrol, civil disorders and first aid. In addition, students learn investigative methods and the fundamentals of policing, the criminal justice system, constitutional law and homeland security.
Students may declare the Criminology and Justice Studies major without a concentration. That course of study is ideal for students interested in the structure, functions and issues within the criminal justice system, as well as those who want a pathway to complete 澳门六合彩资料’s B.A. degree in Criminology and Justice Studies.
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Admissions
for Criminology and Justice Studies - A.A.S.
Admission Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
澳门六合彩资料 campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.
For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration: Admission to this program is selective. Applicants must meet all admission criteria for acceptance into the 澳门六合彩资料 Basic Police Academy. Criteria includes a valid driver’s license, high school diploma or GED, be age 20 or turning age 20 at time of enrollment, good physical condition and no felony or drug convictions or arrests for domestic violence.
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Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Explain the structure and function of the criminal justice system, namely police, courts and corrections.
- Explain criminal law and how it intersects with and impacts society.
- Explain and compare the theories on crime, criminality and criminal justice practices.
- Communicate the experiences of marginalized populations within the criminal justice system.
In addition, graduates of the Peace Officers Training Academy concentration will be able to:
- Identify the components and legal processes of the criminal justice system, and apply basic criminal laws to various situations.
- Explain the different types of police procedures and their effective uses in law enforcement.
- Use ethical, analytical and critical-thinking skills toward situations typical to criminal justice settings.
- Safely and properly conduct a traffic stop and respond to a domestic disturbance, dispatched call or crime in progress.
- Properly carry out comprehensive criminal investigations and write various reports.
- Proficiently provide first aid at the level of a first responder.
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Coursework
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Program Requirements
Major Requirements
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) CRIM 12000 INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES 3 CRIM 26704 ISSUES IN LAW AND SOCIETY (KSS) 3 CRIM 27311 VICTIMOLOGY 3 CRIM 33200 CRIMINAL LAW 3 SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3 Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 3 3 3 3 General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 60 credits hour) 7 Concentration Requirements Choose from the following: 25 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 60 Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) CRIM 22300 POLICE ROLE 3 CRIM 26701 CORRECTIONS 3 CRIM 36702 CRIMINOLOGY 3 CRIM 37311 MINORITIES IN CRIME AND JUSTICE (DIVD) 3 or CRIM 37411 WOMEN IN CRIME AND JUSTICE (DIVD) Criminology and Justice Studies (CRIM) Electives 9 Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) General Electives 4 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 25 Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration Requirements
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) CRIM 22200 INTERPERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONALS 3 POTA 11001 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY I 6 POTA 11002 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY II 5 POTA 11003 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY III 6 POTA 11004 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY IV 5 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 25 Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements Summary Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA 2.000 2.000 -
Roadmap
Roadmap
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration
Plan of Study Grid Semester One Credits CRIM 12000 INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES 3 CRIM 26704 ISSUES IN LAW AND SOCIETY (KSS) 3 UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 Kent Core Requirement 3 Kent Core Requirement 3 General Elective 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Two CRIM 22300 POLICE ROLE 3 SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3 Kent Core Requirement 3 Kent Core Requirement 3 General Elective 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Three CRIM 33200 CRIMINAL LAW 3 Additional or Concentration Requirements 11-12 Credit Hours 14 Semester Four CRIM 27311 VICTIMOLOGY 3 Additional or Concentration Requirements 9 General Elective 3-4 Credit Hours 15 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 60 Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration Requirements
Plan of Study Grid Semester One Credits CRIM 12000 INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES 3 CRIM 26704 ISSUES IN LAW AND SOCIETY (KSS) 3 UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 Kent Core Requirement 3 Kent Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 13 Semester Two CRIM 22200 INTERPERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONALS 3 SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3 Kent Core Requirement 3 Kent Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 12 Semester Three CRIM 27311 VICTIMOLOGY 3 CRIM 33200 CRIMINAL LAW 3 General Electives 7 Credit Hours 13 Semester Four POTA 11001 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY I 6 POTA 11002 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY II 5 POTA 11003 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY III 6 POTA 11004 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY IV 5 Credit Hours 22 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 60 -
Program Delivery
- Delivery:
- Fully online (Peace Officers Training Academy concentration not offered)
- Mostly online
- In person
- Location:
- Ashtabula Campus
- East Liverpool Campus
- Geauga Campus
- Salem Campus
- Stark Campus
- Trumbull Campus (Peace Officers Training Academy concentration)
- Tuscarawas Campus
- Twinsburg Academic Center
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Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Criminology and Justice Studies - A.A.S.
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First-line supervisors of correctional officers
-7.8%
decline
48,700
number of jobs
$60,910
potential earnings
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Miscellaneous first-line supervisors, protective service workers
1.6%
slower than the average
85,700
number of jobs
$52,650
potential earnings
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Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.