Criminal Justice, Associate of Arts
Program Description:
This program has been designed for those students seeking an education in the field of Law and Law Enforcement among other careers of great demand. It will offer students a broad background in the Criminal Justice System, and includes courses in communication, humanities, behavioral science, mathematics, natural science, and computers. Florida National University will award an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice upon graduation to those students who complete the necessary requirements. These students may continue their education at the bachelor’s level to other accredited universities, or begin careers in the field including law enforcement*, court system, and private industry. *Note: Employment with certain law enforcement agencies may require separate certification in basic police training (academy).
Program Requirements (60 Credits)
General Education (39 Credits)
Student Life Skills (1 Credit)
English and Communications (9 Credits)
Humanities (6 Credits)
Social Science (6 Credits)
| PSY 1012 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Any Social Science Course | 3 |
Natural Science (7 Credits)
| Any Two Natural Science Courses Including One Lab | 7 |
Mathematics (7 Credits)
Information Literacy (3 Credits)
| CGS 1030 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
Core Requirements (18 Credits)
Electives (3 Credits)
| CCJ 2488 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CCJ 2940 | Criminal Justice Internship | 3 |
| CJE 2600 | Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CJL 1102 | Criminal Evidence and Procedure | 3 |
| CJL 2400 | Introduction to Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| CJL 2821 | Psychology Applied to Law | 3 |
An Associate of Arts program is a two-year course of study that covers the core materials needed to complete the first two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree.