Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
Are you interested in the field of criminal justice? If so, then earning an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice (ASCJ) degree is a great way to get started. CTU can help you along your path.
CTU’s Criminal Justice degree is designed to help you learn relevant knowledge by addressing areas such as investigation and law enforcement, law and courts, corrections and parole, juvenile delinquency, and the juvenile justice system.
Additional education and/or experience may be required by some agencies or organizations for some positions. The ASCJ satisfies the criminal justice degree requirements for the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
At a time when we are all well aware of the need for security processes and procedures that can help protect our communities and our country, skilled, educated individuals are needed throughout the criminal justice system. CTU's Associate of Science in Criminal Justice program can help you acquire a broad foundation that includes the areas of investigation and law enforcement, law and the courts, and corrections and parole – including juvenile justice.
- Describe and explain the fundamental concepts and elements of the criminal justice system
- Identify different forms of human behavior within the context of the criminal justice system
- Demonstrate effective writing skills
- Explain diversity and ethics within society
- Organizational Behavior
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Law Enforcement Operations and Report Writing
- Homeland Security
- American Corrections
- Victimology
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Criminal Law
- Macroeconomics
- Professional Writing
- Art and Music Appreciation
- Database Applications with Access
- Spreadsheet Applications
- Introduction to Sociology
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