School of Legal Studies

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

PROGRAM INFO

Tuition ::

$8000

Per Credit Hour

Semester Tuition ::

$1,300   Now $1,200

4 Semesters Required

15 Credits Per Semester

Type ::

Associates Degree

Study Method ::

Correspondence, Online

Accreditation ::

Ashworth College is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).

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The Associate Degree Program in Criminal Justice is comprised of twenty comprehensive courses with clear, logical lessons. They are easy to follow, yet challenging and stimulating at the same time. Each lesson begins with a subject matter preview and objectives, and an introductory note from your instructor.

Next come the reading and research assignments. Practice exercises help you check and review what you've learned. You'll take periodic lesson exams with your books and notes open. For your convenience, you may take these online.

First Semester | Second Semester | Third Semester | Fourth Semester

First Semester ::

C01 - Introduction to Business. A broad overview of the business world for both business and non-business majors. An introduction to the business environment, business ownership, management, marketing, technology and information, and finance.

J01 - Introduction to Criminal Justice. An introduction to the criminal justice process, including an overview of crime in America, criminal law, policing, the courts, corrections, and juvenile justice.

C08 - American Government. Overview of the structure and operations of the federal government, including constitutional principles, rights and liberties, the political process, and the relationships among the three branches of the federal government.

J02 - Criminal Law. A careful examination of the behavior that is the subject of criminal law, presented through straightforward examples and clear explanations. Covers criminal liability, criminal defenses and jurisdiction, crimes against persons and property, sex crimes, and other criminal conduct.

C02 - Business Communications I. Basic principles of communication that are particularly applicable in business and industry, providing a foundation for more effective communication skills. Focuses on the proper use of English grammar in business settings.

Second Semester ::

J03 - Criminal Procedure. Overview of the procedures used to lawfully investigate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals suspected of and accused of violating criminal laws.

C07 - Personal Finance. A consumer-oriented overview of the practical application of economic concepts. Emphasizes decision making about budgeting, savings, consumer strategies, insurance, investing, retirement planning, and estate planning.

J04 - Policing. An introduction to the responsibilities of police officers, providing examples and applications of theory, including topics such as patrol techniques, use of discretion, and describing how police departments are organized and managed, and how they are responding to modern challenges.

C12 - Business Law. Basic principles of business law as applied to contracts, personal property, sales, negotiable instruments, agency and employment, business organization, insurance and bankruptcy, and real property.

C05 - Business Communications II. The basics of written communication in business. Explores differences in approach and format for various business documents. Also covers techniques for planning, researching, organizing, and writing reports.

Third Semester ::

C04 - Introduction to Psychology. Surveys the field of psychology, including the development of behavior, physiological mechanisms of behavior, perception, motivation and emotion, consciousness, learning, memory, personality, and mental health.

J05 - Corrections. A broad-based, foundational approach to understanding the many elements of America’s correctional system from the perspective of both the corrections worker and the criminal offender, paying particular attention to issues including alternative sanctions, incarceration of women and juveniles, and the effects of incarceration upon release.

J06 - Ethics in Criminal Justice. Bridges the gap between the ideals of justice and the ethical behavior that criminal justice professionals should exhibit in the furtherance of justice. This course presents information that criminal justice professionals need to resolve many of the ethical dilemmas they may face, and to understand the dilemmas faced by others within the justice system.

C17 - College Mathematics. A comprehensive review of mathematical skills and concepts commonly used in academic and vocational applications. Covers whole numbers, fractions, decimal notation, ratios and proportions, percents, statistics and measurement, geometry, real numbers, and algebra.

J07 - Private Security. An introduction to the situations encountered and the security techniques commonly used by private security officers. Topics covered include loss prevention, physical security, access control, and technology.

Fourth Semester ::

C10 - Introduction to Computers. Designed to assure a basic level of computer applications literacy. Includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and the Internet. Also covers various types of computer hardware and networking methods. (This course has been designed so that access to a computer is helpful, but not required.)

J08 - Domestic Violence. A careful examination of crimes committed by a family member against another family member, offering practical applications of theory and dispelling myths about victims and offenders.

J09 - Juvenile Justice. This course examines the facts behind juvenile delinquency, the processes in the justice system affecting juvenile offenders, the roles of probation, institutionalization, and parole. Also includes coverage of gangs and delinquency prevention.

J10 - Criminal Investigation. A thorough examination of the investigation process and of situations in which police officers apply specific investigative and information-gathering techniques to meet the evidentiary requirements of specific crimes.

J11 - Report Writing. A hands-on course that examines various reports used by police officers and develops the writing skills needed for note taking, police reports, and warrants.

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