Criminal Justice Associate in Arts (LAW-AA)
This curriculum prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution after completing two years at Pensacola State College. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of Criminal Justice, this program may be attractive for those planning to enter law, behavioral and social sciences. Students planning to enter this program should contact the Department for assistance in planning for their careers.
Students should consult with an advisor at the college or university they plan to attend for the specific courses recommended by that institution. We strongly encourage you to contact the Pensacola State College Business Department for assistance in planning your program of study.
Department Head:
Debra Kuhl, (850) 484-2504
dkuhl@pensacolastate.edu
Program Contact:
Marc Ward, (850) 484-2575
dmward@pensacolastate.edu
Degree Requirements
Semester 1 (16 cc)
| CCJ 1020 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 cc |
| CJL 2403 | Criminal Procedure and Evidence | 3 cc |
| ENC 1101C | English Composition I | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Natural Sciences (General Education Core Course) | 3 cc |
| | Natural Science Companion Lab | 1 cc |
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| | Choose one of the following Mathematics General Education Courses: | |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 cc |
| MGF 1106 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts I | 3 cc |
| MGF 1107 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts II | 3 cc |
| STA 2023 | Elementary Statistics | 3 cc |
The required companion lab may be taken this semester or with the natural science course in semester 3.
See general education course list for general education course options.
Semester 2 (15 cc)
| CCJ 2010 | Criminology | 3 cc |
| CJC 1000 | Theory and Practice of Corrections | 3 cc |
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II | 3 cc |
| SPC 1608 | Public Speaking | 3 cc |
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| | Choose one of the following Mathematics General Education courses (not selected in semester 1): | |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 cc |
| MGF 1106 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts I | 3 cc |
| MGF 1107 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts II | 3 cc |
| STA 2023 | Elementary Statistics | 3 cc |
Semester 3 (15 cc)
| CJL 1100 | Criminal Law | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Humanities (Literature LIT, AML, or ENL prefix) | 3 cc |
| | Program Elective (Foreign Language I) | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Any Natural Sciences General Education Course | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Humanities (General Education Core Course) | 3 cc |
Foreign Language I must be selected if this requirement has not been met.
If a biological science was selected in semester 1, then a physical science must be selected in semester 3. If a physical science was selected in semester 1, then a biological science must be selected in semester 3.
See general education course list for general education course options.
Semester 4 (14 cc)
| CJL 2502 | Introduction to Courts | 3 cc |
| CJJ 2002 | Juvenile Justice | 3 cc |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology | 3 cc |
| | General Education Elective or Foreign Language II | 3 cc |
| | Program Electives | 2 cc |
If the Foreign Language II requirement has been met, students must select a general education elective from an area other than Criminal Justice.
See general education course list for general education course options.
Program Electives
Students must select electives from the following list of courses:
Total Credit Hours: 60