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A minimum of 60 credits is required for the completion of this associate degree program. Students must earn an overall 2.0 Q.P.A., along with a minimum cumulative Q.P.A. of 2.0 in all major courses to meet graduation requirements. The central course of study in this program totals 18 credits. Related electives are taken from the core criminal justice courses currently offered. A minimum of 60 credits is required for the completion of this associate degree program. If a student decides to transfer to a four-year degree program in criminal justice after completing this degree program, many of the completed courses with a grade of C or better will be applied toward the degree requirements.
This degree can be coupled with the Municipal Police Training requirements, and after successful completion, students will meet the requirements to become a municipal police officer in Pennsylvania. Check with an admissions representative for more information.
In addition to the liberal core curriculum, students are required to complete the following major requirements:
| Crjs 101 |
American Criminal Justice |
| Crjs 104 |
Introduction to Corrections |
| Crjs 205 |
Juvenile Delinquency |
| Crjs 208 |
Criminal Investigation |
| Crjs 230 |
Criminology |
| Crjs 212 |
Police Community Relations OR |
| Crjs 275 |
Internship |
If coupling with Municipal Police Training Program, students are required to complete the following major requirements, in addition to the liberal core curriculum:
| Crjs 100 |
Introduction to Special Needs Population |
| Crjs 101 |
American Criminal Justice |
| Crjs 102 |
Functions of Criminal Justice System |
| Crjs 103 |
Professional Police Relations |
| Crjs 104 |
Introduction to Corrections |
| Crjs 201 |
Preliminary Criminal Investigations |
| Crjs 208 |
Criminal Investigation |
| Crjs 209 |
Legal Procedures |
| Crjs 211 |
Constitutional Issues in Policing |
| Crjs 230 |
Criminology |
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