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Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice 
offered by Lone Star College

  • Public University
  • Estd. 1972

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
 at 
LSC 
Overview

Equip with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary for entry-level positions in various sectors of the criminal justice field

Duration

24 months

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Total fee

14.42 Lakh

Mode of learning

Online

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Course Level

UG Degree

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
 at 
LSC 
Highlights

  • Earn a certificate after completion of the course
  • Financial aid facility
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Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
 at 
LSC 
Course details

Skills you will learn
Who should do this course?
  • Recent high school graduates seeking an introductory education in criminal justice
  • Working professionals in law enforcement, security, or related fields looking to enhance their knowledge and skills
What are the course deliverables?
  • An overview of the criminal justice system, including its agencies, processes, and stakeholders
  • Examination of substantive and procedural aspects of criminal law, including elements of various offenses and legal principles governing criminal proceedings
  • Study of police roles, functions, and strategies, as well as ethical and legal considerations in law enforcement
  • Analysis of correctional institutions, probation, parole, rehabilitation programs, and contemporary issues in corrections
  • Exploration of theories of crime causation, criminal behavior patterns, and the sociological factors influencing crime
More about this course
  • This course provides the practical skills necessary to manage the growing and complex challenges successfully and proficiently in the criminal justice system
  • This course is designed to provide the knowledge needed to understand the institutions of the criminal justice process: police, courts, and corrections
  • In this course students will acquire an understanding of the various components of the formal criminal justice process and emerging issues in the field

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
 at 
LSC 
Curriculum

First Semester

Composition & Rhetoric I

United States History I

Intro To Criminal Justice

Introduction to Physical Fitness & Wellness

Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience

Second Semester

Composition & Rhetoric II

Court Systems & Practices

American History

Creative Arts

Mathematics

Third Semester

Federal Government

Fundamentals Of Criminal Law

Correctional Systems & Practices

Life & Physical Sciences

Directed Elective - Criminal Justice FOSC

Fourth Semester

Texas Government

Police Systems & Practices

Life & Physical Sciences

Language, Philosophy, & Culture

Criminal Justice FOSC

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
 at 
LSC 
Entry Requirements

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  • Not mentioned

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Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
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LSC 
Contact Information

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20515 SH 249
Houston, TX 77070
281.290.5000

Houston ( Texas)

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