Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement
- Credential:
- Associate of Applied Science
- Locations:
- Beavercreek and Springfield - Downtown
- Semester Credit Hours:
- 65
- Total Tuition & Fees:
- $10,701.45
Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.
Overview
Curious how a criminal justice degree can open doors in policing and public safety? The law enforcement track of the criminal justice program prepares you to serve in a variety of law enforcement roles. The program emphasizes criminal law, patrol operations, forensic science, criminal investigation, police administration and community relations, along with courses in social justice, cybersecurity, communication, psychology and chemical dependency. Those who have completed an OPOTA-approved basic peace officer academy may defer eight courses, with credit applied upon successful academy completion.
Embedded Certificate Included
This program includes an embedded certificate that is automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.
Course Requirements
Year One
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 1100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| CRJ 1115 | Victimology |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| ENG 1111 | English I |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| FYE 1101 | College Success |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| CRJ 1120 | Juvenile Procedures |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| SOC 1110 | Introduction to Sociology |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 1111 | Introduction to Psychology |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| CRJ 1123 | Patrol Operations |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| COM 1110 | Interpersonal Communication I | |
| or COM 1120 | Public Speaking I |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| ENG 1112 | English II |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| SWK 1105 | Chemical Dependency I: Pharmacology and Physiology of Psychoactive Substances |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| CSE 1110 | Introduction to Cybersecurity |
Credit Hours: 3
|
Year Two
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 2216 | Community Relations |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| CRJ 2225 | Forensic Science |
Credit Hours: 4
|
| CRJ 2228 | Criminal Investigation |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| CRJ 2250 | Community Resources |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 2235 | Social Justice |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| CRJ 2201 | Police Administration (new curriculum item) |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| CRJ 2240 | Criminal Law |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | Math Elective - Choose from any college level math or statistics course. |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| CRJ 2280 | Practicum |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | Arts/Humanities Elective** |
Credit Hours: 3
|
Related Paths
Embedded Certificate Included
This program includes an embedded certificate that is automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.
Questions? Contact Us!
Wendy Holt
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice937-328-5456