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Criminal Justice

Associate of Applied 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

The Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for students pursuing an educational program that will prepare them for careers in the fields of law enforcement and adult and juvenile corrections. This degree enables students to enter into criminal justice careers. Many of the courses taken toward this degree can be applied to a four-year degree in the criminal justice/criminology field. If students intend to transfer to SOU's Bachelor of Applied Science degree program, transfer courses should be chosen from the list of electives where possible. See an advisor for more information or visit www.sou.edu/degreecompletion.

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. A Criminal Justice program advisor must provide advising and approval of a student’s program prior to registration. In addition, students may also be required to enroll in classes that would increase their employability and success.

Prospective students should be aware of entry requirements of criminal justice agencies prior to considering criminal justice fields as career choices. 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 Criminal Justice Department’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 the 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.

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.

¹ Required for graduation. Approved Computer Information Science or Computer Science class, CIS120/CS120 or above, or documented computer proficiency within the past ten years

² Recommended and/or required course for students pursuing the Bachelor of Applied Science degree at SOU. See advisor for details.

Criminal Justice Experience and Inservice Training
Note: Up to 18 credits may be applied to the Criminal Justice AAS degree program for students that have completed certified law enforcement or corrections academies, and inservice training in criminal justice fields in recognition of career experiences. See a program advisor for more information.

For more information, contact the Criminal Justice Department.

Criminal Justice Department faculty and staff can also be reached by:
Phone: 541-956-7500
Email: [email protected]
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/criminaljustice
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