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

(36 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.

Criminal Justice Courses
CJS 101Introduction to the Criminal Justice Studies3
CJS 211Policing in America3
CJS 220Criminal Justice Field Experience3
CJS 225Law and Courts in America3
CJS 271Introduction to Criminal Behavior3
CJS 281Corrections in America3
CJS 333Criminal Procedure3
9 additional hours of CJS courses (chosen in consultation with advisor)9
Non-Criminal Justice Courses
CMR 282Computer-Based Business Analysis3
ENG 111Composition and Rhetoric (Non-Criminal Justice Courses)3
Total Credit Hours36