Criminal Justice Studies, AAS

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Studies (380016AAS)

More on the Criminal Justice Studies major

Program Contact

Dr. Sarah St. George
330-972-7015
sstgeorge1@uakron.edu

Program Information

The Criminal Justice Studies Associate of Arts degree provides a core foundation in policing, courts, law, and corrections for students new to the field, as well as for those employed as criminal justice professionals. The program features general education courses and a wide variety of electives allowing students to tailor the degree to a specific career path or interest. 

Career Information

• Police Officer - Additional training is required. See your advisor for more information.
• Court Services Officer - also referred to as bailiffs, court services officers provide police services to the courts. They handle security issues and physical disturbances that take place within the courts.
• Parole Officer - Supervises offenders who have been released from jail or prison. Oversee community service or work responsibilities. Oversee recently-freed inmates.
• Probation Officer - Probation officers supervise offenders who are awaiting trial, or serving a sentence in the community, rather than in jail or prison.
• Private Investigators work in the private sector or in police departments. Additional training and certification may be required.
• Crime Scene Technician
• Crime Intelligence Analyst
• Please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics for updated information http://www.bls.gov/

Bachelor Degree Options

• Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science degree
• Emergency Management and Homeland Security Bachelor of Science degree
• Organization Supervision Bachelor degree

The following information has official approval of The Department of Criminal Justice Studies and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.

Requirements

Summary

General Education Requirements

Criminal Justice Core

Introductory Coursework

Criminology and Criminal Justice Electives

General Electives

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