Associate of Arts

CRIMINAL JUSTICE (43.0104)

Graduation Requirements (A Minimum of 60 Credits)

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).

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General Education (39 Credits)

Student Life Skills (1 Credit)
Credit Hours
  • SLS 1501
    College Study Skills
    1
English and Communications (9 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • ENC 1101
    English Composition I
    3
  • ENC 1102
    English Composition II
    3
  • SPC 1017
    Fundamentals of Oral Communications
    3
Humanities (6 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • PHI 1600
    Ethics
    3
  • Any Humanities Course
    3
Social Science (6 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • PSY 1012
    General Psychology
    3
  • Any Social Science Course
    3
Natural Science (7 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • Any Two Natural Science Courses Including One Lab
    7
Mathematics (7 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • MAC 1105
    College Algebra I
    3
  • STA 2014
    Introduction to Statistics
    4
Information Literacy (3 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • CGS 1030
    Introduction to Information Technology
    3
Core Requirements (18 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • CCJ 2001
    Criminology
    3
  • CJC 2000
    Introduction to Corrections
    3
  • CJE 2000
    Introduction to Security & Law Enforcement
    3
  • CJE 2005
    Introduction to Criminal Justice
    3
  • CJJ 2002
    Juvenile Delinquency
    3
  • CJL 2100
    Introduction to Criminal Law
    3
SUGGESTED ELECTIVES (9 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • CCJ 2940
    Criminal Justice Internship
    3
  • CJE 2005
    Introduction to Criminal Justice
    3
  • CJJ 2002
    Juvenile Delinquency I
    3
  • CJL 2821
    Psychology Applied to Law
    3

During a Criminal Justice Degree program, you learn about the history of crime, the development of the criminal justice system, and the legal principles that govern it. You explore the role of law enforcement, the courts, and correctional institutions. Classes cover topics like criminology, forensic science, and psychology. You also learn about the social and cultural aspects of crime and the law.

With this knowledge, you can make a real impact in the criminal justice system. You will learn how to analyze evidence, the proper way to write reports and arguments, and how to make ethical decisions. A Criminal Justice Degree program also provides you with practical experience in the field, through internships and fieldwork with different law enforcement agencies. With a criminal justice degree, you can pursue a fulfilling career that stands at the forefront of the fight against crime and injustice.

All Credit Courses from within this division or any other division can be used as Suggested Electives.
*General Education Component (see page 219)
**This course has prerequisites; check course descriptions.

An Associate of Arts (A.A.) 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.

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