Programs & Degrees

Criminal Justice

Delivery: A mix of daytime, evening and online courses
Start: Fall, Spring, or Summer; Full- or Part-Time

Criminal Justice — Associate in Science Degree (60 credits)
Corrections — Certificate (12 credits)
Investigation — Certificate (12 credits)
Private Security — Certificate (12 credits)
Criminal Justice (CJS) intelligence and Crime Analysis (10 credits)

About the Program

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This Associate in Science degree provides you with a broad-based liberal arts education to help prepare you for the rigors of the criminal justice profession and advancement of knowledge of the criminal justice system. Program curriculum includes criminal law and procedure, policing, investigation, corrections and juvenile justice. Each course is designed to illustrate the social, legal and ethical issues relevant to the criminal justice profession today. Completion of this Associate in Science degree provides a foundation allowing you to transfer to a four-year academic institution. We also offer certificates in focused areas of the Criminal Justice profession.

You are required to complete 80 hours of criminal justice related service learning to complete the AS degree. This requirement will be met upon completion of CJS 2081 & CJS 2085 with a grade of C or higher. You are advised not to enroll in both classes during the same semester.

Articulation Agreements

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Articulation agreements provide students with educational plans that help them transfer into four-year colleges and universities.

• Transfer Planning - Articulation Agreements

Potential Job Titles

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Corrections Officers
Detectives & Criminal Investigators

Salary Data

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• Corrections Officers
  Average Wage: $21.63/hour
  Top Earners: $28.31/hour
• Detectives & Criminal Investigators
  Average Wage: $34.42/hour
  Top Earners: $45.97/hour

(seven county metro area - www.iseek.org)

Program Prerequisites

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Assessment score placement in Reading 0090 or above, or completion of Reading 0080 with a grade of C or higher.

Related Programs

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Law Enforcement

Typical Courses

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• Careers in Criminal Justice
• Police in the Community
• Introduction to Corrections
• Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
• Fundamentals of Criminal Investigations
• Interview, Interrogation and Investigation
• Crime Scene Investigations
• Private Sector Security & Investigation
• Criminal Law
• Terrorist and Extremist Groups
• Homeland Defense

Contact Information

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Admissions Office	651.773.1700	admissions@century.edu	Room 2350 West
Counseling Office	651.779.3285	Ask Century	Room 2410 West
Financial Aid Office	651.779.3305	finaid@century.edu	Room 2320 West

Program Contact Information

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John Adie	651.748.5333	john.adie@century.edu	Room 3563 East
Mary Vukelich	651.779.3981	mary.vukelich@century.edu	Room 1229 East

For more detailed information concerning advising questions see program guide and/or contact a counselor. Information is subject to change.

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