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Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice 

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Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
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CSN 
Overview

Navigating Law Enforcement, Legal Systems, and Social Dynamics for a Safer Society

Duration

24 months

Total fee

40.41 Lakh

Mode of learning

Online

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Course Level

UG Degree

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
 at 
CSN 
Highlights

  • Earn a degree from College of Southern Nevada
  • Learn from expert faculty
  • Financial aid available
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Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
 at 
CSN 
Course details

Who should do this course?
  • Individuals interested in entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections, or legal fields
What are the course deliverables?
  • Explain the history and nature of the major components of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections
  • Outline the basis of decision-making in the criminal justice process and important constitutional issues
  • Differentiate criminal law from other forms of law
  • Analyze the overall problem of crime in the United States, including different types of crimes, and identify current issues related to criminal prosecution and rehabilitation of offenders
  • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills applicable in the fields of law enforcement, corrections, or criminal law
More about this course
  • The Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice provides a broad overview of the criminal justice system, its subsystems, and the roles of the participants therein. It provides a comprehensive overview of criminal law and procedure, law enforcement ethics, and criminology
  • Students will choose additional elective credits in corrections, juvenile justice, forensics and other interdisciplinary topics. This degree may be used for transfer to a four-year academic institution or may serve as a qualification for public safety or social service positions

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
 at 
CSN 
Curriculum

Mathematics

MATH 120 - Fundamentals of College Mathematics

MATH 120E - Fundamentals of College Mathematics Expanded

English Composition

ENG 100 - Composition Enhanced

ENG 101 - Composition I

Literature

ENG 231 - World Literature I

ENG 232 - World Literature II

Analytical Reasoning

PHIL 102 - Critical Thinking and Reasoning

Natural Science

ANTH 102 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology

ANTH 110L - Physical Anthropology Lab

Humanities

COM 101 - Oral Communication

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions

HIST 100 - Historical Issues and Contemporary Society

PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics

Core Requirements

CRJ 104 - Introduction to Administration of Justice

Special Program Electives

CRJ 106 - Introduction to Corrections

CRJ 130 - Survey of Criminal Law

Fine Arts Requirement

DAN 101 - Dance Appreciation

Social Science Requirement

PSY 101 - General Psychology

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
 at 
CSN 
Entry Requirements

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Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
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Contact Information

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700 College Dr, Henderson, NV 89002, United States
Henderson ( Nevada)

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