Criminal Justice - Associate of Science
MISSION/PURPOSE
The mission of the Associate of Science in Criminal Justice program is to present a professional, academic criminal justice curriculum that develops knowledge and social awareness necessary for an entry level position, or advancement in a current position, in the criminal justice field. Students will gain an understanding of methods and techniques used in the field, as well as the skills necessary. The academic requirements will prepare the student for further academic study.
The program addresses issues, topics, and trends in three basic components including law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Students will gain an understanding of appropriate theory, but will also gain an inside view of the operations and processes of these components through interaction with criminal justice practitioners, field trips, and the completion of an internship.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All students must minimally meet the requirements for general admission to South College. General admission to South College does not guarantee admission to the Criminal Justice programs. Program admission is not granted until the following is met.
- Successful completion of 8 hours in the major curriculum at South College, earning the minimum grades required by the program. For the Criminal Justice program, CMJ 1110 must be successfully completed.
Examples of courses required in the Criminal Justice program include:
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Law Enforcement Operations
- Criminology
- Substance Abuse
- Court Procedure/Evidence
- Juvenile Justice
- Corrections
- Criminal Investigations
- Organization and Administration
- Criminal Justice Internship
- Criminal Law
CONSUMER INFORMATION
| Cost of Program | ||||
| Tuition & Fees | $45,800 |
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| Books & Supplies | $4,542 |
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| On-time Graduation Rate | |||
| Total 2011-12 Graduates | Number of 2011-12 Graduates Completing within Normal Time | 2011-12 On-Time Graduation Percentage | |
| 4 | 2 | 50% | |
Reasons for students not completing on-time (i.e. 2 years for Associate degree programs, 4 years for Baccalaureate degree programs):
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| An institution calculates an on‐time graduation rate for each program by: * Determining the number of students who completed the program during the most recently completed award year, * From the total students identified in step one, determining the number of students that completed the program within normal time, regardless of whether the student transferred into the program or changed programs at the institution, and * Dividing the number of students who completed the program within normal time, as determined in step two, by the total number of students who completed the program, as determined in step one, and multiplying the result by 100. |
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| Placement Rate - July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 | |||
Number of Graduates |
Special Circumstance Non-Employed (Includes Cont Edu) |
Number Employed In- Field or Related Field |
In-Field or Related Field Employed Percentage |
4 |
1 |
3 |
100% |
| Median Loan Debt - Year Ended June 30th, 2012 | |||
| Federal Education Loans | $31,018 |
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| Institutional Loans | NA |
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| Private Education Loans | NA |
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| Employment - Find Occupations on O*net |
| 33-1011.00 First Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 33-1012.00 First Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 33-3011.00 Balliffs 33-3012.00 Correctional Officers and Jailors 33-3021.00 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 33-3041.00 Parking Enforcement Workers 33-3051.00 Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 33-3052.00 Transit and Railroad Police 33-9011.00 Animal Control Workers 33-9021.00 Private Detectives and Investigators 33-9032.00 Security Guards 33-9099.00 Protective Services Workers, All Other |
