Criminal Justice (AS) - Course Requirements

Criminal Justice Course Requirements

Information accurate as of the 2024 - 2025 catalog.
For previous year's catalogs, please see the undergraduate catalog page.

Num. Title Credits
GSU 100 The First Year Experience 0 hours
All degree seeking students are required to take GSU 100 during their first semester.
     
General Education Requirements 25 hours
     
Written and Oral Communication  
ENGL 101 Critical Reading and Writing I 3
ENGL 102 Critical Reading and Writing II: Research Writing 3
     
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking  
MATH 115 College Algebra 3
Any one of the following:  
ENVR 101 Environmental Science 4
SCNC 101 Earth Science 4
SCNC 102 Nature of Sound and Light 4
SCNC 103 Contemporary Biology 4
Another science course may satisfy this requirement. Please consult with your advisor.
     
Culture and Society  
HIST Any 200 level History course 3
POSC 203 American National Government 3
PSYC 201 General Psychology 3
     
Technology  
CSCI 101 Computing Concepts 3
     
Criminal Justice Major 34 hours
CRJU 105 Interviewing and Report Writing 3
CRJU 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice System 3
CRJU 215 Crime Scene Management 3
CRJU 222 Police Practices and Procedures 3
CRJU 223 Corrections 3
CRJU 231 (OR)
CRJU 251
Community Oriented Policing
Probation and Parole
3
CRJU 232 Criminal Evidence and Procedures 3
CRJU 293 Juvenile Justice System 3
CRJU 297 Internship I 1
PSYC 220 Psychology and Law 3
     
Restricted Electives (select two of the following): 6 hours
CRJU 321 Criminal Law 3
CRJU 360 Criminology 3
ENVR 255 Health and Safety 3
PSYC 380 Drugs and Human Behavior 3
SOCS 293 Introduction to Research Methods 3
     
General Electives 1 hour
Total minimum hours for degree 60 hours