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Nov 05, 2024
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2024-2025 Catalog
Administration of Justice, A.A.S.
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This curriculum is for students seeking an associate of applied science degree for employment with law enforcement, corrections or the judicial system. The program may also be undertaken as a basis for transfer to a four-year degree program. However, students interested in doing so, should consult with program faculty and advising staff.
Program Pathway
| First Year Fall |
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First Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| ENG 101 |
English Composition
*(ENG 101E and ENG 101P are approved substitutions for ENG 101) |
3 |
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ENG 102
or
ENG 112 |
Advanced English Composition
or
Technical Writing |
3 |
| Gen Ed |
Mathematics; 3-4 credits
*(MAT 115 is preferred) |
3 |
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SOC 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| Gen Ed |
Arts/Humanities
*(A Spanish language course is preferred) |
3 |
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ADJ 201 |
Law Enforcement and the Community |
3 |
| ADJ 101 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
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ADJ 104 |
Corrections in America |
3 |
| ADJ 102 |
American Law Enforcement |
3 |
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Restricted Elective |
Choose from the list |
3 |
| TOTAL |
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15 |
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TOTAL |
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15 |
| Second Year Fall |
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Second Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| Gen Ed |
Biological/Physical Science; 3-4 credits |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Diversity |
3 |
| ADJ 203 |
Criminal Law |
3 |
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ADJ 206 |
Criminal Procedure for Criminal Justice |
3 |
| ADJ 204 |
Criminal Investigation |
3 |
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Restricted Elective |
Choose from the list |
3 |
| Restricted Elective |
Choose from the list |
3 |
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Restricted Elective |
Choose from the list |
3 |
| Restricted Elective |
Choose from the list |
3 |
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Restricted Elective |
Choose from the list |
3 |
| TOTAL |
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15 |
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TOTAL |
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15 |
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General Education Requirements (21-23 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
English
*A minimum grade of “C” or better is required for ENG-101, ENG-101E, and ENG-101P
Program Requirements (21 Credits)
Restricted Electives (16-18 Credits)
Select Restricted Elective credits from the following list:
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)
Note:
* Students considering completing their baccalaureate degree with University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) in criminal justice should consider taking one of the statistics courses and the public speaking course to fulfill UMGC’s foundation course requirements.
* Students who may have a criminal record need to be aware this could preclude them from employment in this field. Please discuss concerns with the program coordinator. Additionally, students need to be aware that excessive prior drug use may prevent their employment in the state of Maryland as well. Please direct questions about this to the program coordinator.
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