Criminal Justice- Associate in Applied Science
For more information about criminal justice, email JCS@MiamiOH.edu or call 513-785-7702.
Criminal Justice is the study of law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Graduates are employed as law enforcement officers; probation and parole officers; corrections officers; and may work within private security agencies. Courses required within this program may be applied to bachelor degree programs in Criminal Justice and related fields.
Program Requirements
(40 semester hours)
In addition to the major requirements listed below, students are also responsible for completing Miami Plan requirements and any electives needed to reach the 62 hours required for an associate's degree.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Courses | ||
| CJS 101 | Introduction to the Criminal Justice Studies | 3 |
| CJS 211 | Policing in America | 3 |
| CJS 220 | Criminal Justice Field Experience | 3 |
| CJS 225 | Law and Courts in America | 3 |
| CJS 271 | Introduction to Criminal Behavior | 3 |
| CJS 281 | Corrections in America | 3 |
| CJS 333 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| 9 additional hours of CJS courses (chosen in consultation with advisor) | 9 | |
| Non-Criminal Justice Courses | ||
| ENG 111 | Composition and Rhetoric (Non-Criminal Justice Courses) | 3 |
| POL 142 | American Politics and Diversity | 3 |
| or CRE 151 | Introduction to Critical Race and Ethnic Studies | |
| STA 261 | Statistics | 4 |
| or CMR 181 | Computers and Business | |
| Total Credit Hours | 40 | |