This program of study is designed for students desiring to enter police-related fields of work and for those professionals wishing to upgrade their credentials. The coursework aids in preparing for the many varied jobs in the criminal justice profession.
Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Degree Checklist
| Course Requirements | Credit Hours | ||
| Major Discipline Courses | 24 | ||
| CRJU | 1203 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | |
| CRJU | 1313 | Criminal Procedures | |
| CRJU | 1323 | Criminal Investigations | |
| CRJU | 1403 | Arkansas Criminal Law | |
| CRJU | 2023 | Introduction to Forensic Science | |
| CRJU | 2043 | Evidence | |
| CRJU | 2113 | Law Enforcement Ethics | |
| ENGL | 2253 | Technical Writing | |
| General Education Courses | 27 | ||
| CISS | 1013 | Introduction to Computers | |
| ENGL | 1013 | Composition I | |
| ENGL | 1023 | Composition II | |
| HIST | 2013 | History of the U.S. to 1865 | |
| HIST | 2023 | History of the U.S. since 1865 | |
| MATH | 1033 | Intermediate Algebra | |
| PLSC | 2103 | American Government | |
| PSYC | 2303 | General Psychology | |
| SPCH | 1313 | Principles of Speech | |
| Electives | 9 | ||
| Total | 60 | ||
Six (6) hours equivalent credit will be given for persons holding a certificate of completion from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy, and CRJU 1203 will not be required.