Criminal Justice Transfer to Southern Oregon University
Associate of Science Degree
Please note: Effective July 2022, this program will be suspended. If you are currently enrolled in the program, please contact your advisor.
About the Program
This Associate of Science degree has been developed with the cooperation and support of Southern Oregon University (SOU). The degree is fully articulated with SOU’s Criminal Justice program and allows students to transfer directly to SOU without loss of credits to pursue a bachelor’s degree. The program offers an excellent balance of criminal justice and liberal education courses that support advanced study in criminal justice.
Students should contact the SOU Criminal Justice Department early in the first year of the program to be advised about additional requirements and procedures for admission to SOU. Students transferring to SOU will be required to complete CCJ198 Orientation to the SOU Criminal Justice Major at SOU during the first term. For more information, contact Tanya Blakeley at 541-552-8095 or your RCC advisor.
Program Learning Outcomes
The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for criminal justice programs are:
Integrate and apply acquired knowledge and skills related to justice administration systems, crime control policy, theory, law, and technology to effectively manage and control problems related to crime and public safety in jurisdictions of employment.
Work in teams and in collaborative environments with stakeholders in communities of interest to develop solutions to problems of crime and public safety within those communities of interest.
Apply a strong ethic of public service, personal, and professional growth, in their respective roles to include a commitment to apply culturally sensitive strategies of communication and problem-solving in the process.
Entry Requirements
Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process. In addition, students may also be required to enroll in classes that would increase their employability and success.
A Criminal Justice program advisor must provide advising and approval of a student’s program prior to registration.
Prospective students should be aware of entry requirements of criminal justice agencies prior to considering criminal justice fields as a career choice. Conditions such as impaired hearing and/or eyesight, impaired physical agility, or a criminal history may preclude employment in some agencies. Students should discuss their individual circumstances with advisors and determine if any issues might preclude employment in the field.
Advanced Standing
Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and the department chair’s approval. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over seven years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department chair before being accepted toward core requirements. Each College Now credit student must meet with a Criminal Justice Department chair to determine placement.
Graduation Requirements
Students must successfully complete all credits in this program with a grade of “C” or better to receive their degrees. Certain courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C” or better grade.
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS: |
90-93 |
Program Map
This guide lays out an optimal path to graduate. Where zero credits are listed in the prerequisites, students may place into a higher level(s) based on designated placement score(s). Note, some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.
Program Prerequisites |
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Course No. | Course Title | Credits | Alternate Course | Comments |
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CIS120 |
Concepts in Computing I 1 | 0-2 |
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MTH95 |
Intermediate Algebra | 0-4 |
MTH96 |
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WR115 |
Introduction to Expository Writing | 0-3 |
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Prerequisites credits vary based on Placement Score(s): | 0-9 |
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Fall |
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CJ110 |
Introduction to Law Enforcement | 4 |
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fall term only |
CJ120 |
Introduction to the Judicial Process | 4 |
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fall/spring term only |
WR121 |
English Composition I | 4 |
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ART131 |
Introduction to Drawing (Value) | 3-4 |
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or any approved Humanities transfer course (credits vary) |
LIB127 |
Introduction to Academic Research | 1 |
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Total Credits: | 16-17 |
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Winter |
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CJ100 |
Foundations and Ethics in Criminal Justice | 4 |
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winter term only |
CJ220 |
Substantive Law and Liability | 4 |
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winter term only |
WR122 |
English Composition II | 4 |
WR227 |
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MUS105 |
Music Appreciation | 3-4 |
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or approved Humanities transfer course (credits vary by course) |
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Total Credits: | 15-16 |
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Spring |
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CJ200 |
Introduction to Criminology | 4 |
SOC244 |
fall/spring term only |
CJ221 |
Constitutional Criminal Procedure | 4 |
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spring term only |
COMM225 |
Small Group Communication and Problem-solving | 4 |
COMM111 |
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ENG253 |
Survey of American Literature: Colonial | 3-4 |
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or approved Humanities transfer course (credit vary by course) |
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Total Credits: | 15-16 |
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Fall |
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CJ130 |
Introduction to Corrections | 4 |
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fall term only |
CJ223 |
Evidence and Trial Process | 4 |
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fall term only |
MTH243 |
Probability and Statistics | 4 |
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MTH243R- for non-STEM students (who have not taken MTH95/96) |
GS104 |
Physical Science: Physics | 4 |
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or approved Science transfer course |
GS104L |
Physical Science: Physics Lab | 0 |
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or approved Science transfer course |
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Total Credits: | 16 |
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Winter |
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CJ201 |
Juvenile Delinquency | 4 |
SOC221 |
winter term only |
PSY201 |
General Psychology I | 4 |
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BI101 |
Introduction to Biology I | 4 |
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or approved Science transfer course |
BI101L |
Introduction to Biology I Lab | 0 |
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or approved Science transfer course |
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Total Credits: | 12 |
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Spring |
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CJ214 |
Crime, Justice and Diversity | 4 |
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spring term only |
CJ270 |
Capstone Project in Criminal Justice | 4 |
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PSY202 |
General Psychology II | 4 |
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BI102 |
Introduction to Biology II | 4 |
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or approved Science transfer course |
BI102L |
Introduction to Biology II Lab | 0 |
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or approved Science transfer course |
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Total Credits: | 16 |
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Approved Humanities Electives(complete at least three courses from the following list, 9-12 credits) |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
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ART131 |
Introduction to Drawing | 3 |
ENG253 |
Survey of American Literature: Colonial | 4 |
ENG254 |
Survey of American Literature: 19th Century | 4 |
ENG255 |
Survey of American Literature: 20th Century | 4 |
MUS105 |
Music Appreciation | 3 |
MUS205 |
History of Jazz | 3 |
MUS206 |
Introduction to Rock Music | 3 |
MUS208 |
Film Music | 3 |
MUS264 |
History of Rock I: The Roots of Rock | 3 |
MUS265 |
History of Rock II: Rock’s Golden Age | 3 |
MUS266 |
History of Rock III: Heavy Metal to Hip Hop | 3 |
Approved Lab Science Electives(three courses for a total of 12 credits) |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
BI101,102,103 |
Introduction to Biology with lab I, II, III w/lab |
4-4-4 |
BI121,122 |
Elementary Anatomy and Physiology I, II w/lab |
4-4 |
BI211,212,213 |
General Biology I, II, III w/lab |
4-4-4 |
BI231,232,233 |
Anatomy and Physiology I, II, III w/lab |
4-4-4 |
BI234 |
Microbiology w/lab |
4 |
CHEM105 |
Introductory Organic Chemistry w/lab |
4 |
CHEM106 |
Introductory Biochemistry w/lab |
4 |
G101,102,103 |
Introduction to Geology I, II, III w/lab |
4-4-4 |
GS104 |
Physical Science: Physics w/ lab |
4 |
GS107 |
Physical Science: Astronomy w/ lab |
4 |
GS108 |
Physical Science: Oceanography w/ lab |
4 |
1 Approved Computer Information Science or Computer Science class, CIS120/CS120 or above, or documented computer proficiency within the past ten years.
For more information, contact the Criminal Justice Department.
Criminal Justice Department faculty and staff can also be reached by:
Phone: 541-956-7500
Email: criminaljustice@roguecc.edu
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/criminaljustice
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