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2024-2026 Academic Catalog

Criminal Justice Option, A.S.

Location(s): Dickinson Campus, Online, DSUlive

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The Associate in Science Degree - Criminal Justice Option actively prepares students for professions in legal, policing, corrections, and support positions. The curriculum blends scientific theories, facts, and practical knowledge giving students a comprehensive approach to the complex criminal justice system. Additionally, the faculty incorporate current issues and trends into coursework.

Overview

The Associate in Science with Criminal Justice Option is a major within the School of Professional Studies. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

Degree Requirements:

  • General Education Courses
  • Major Courses
  • Electives

Degree available DSUlive and online

Career Options

Why should you pursue an Associate in Science Degree - Criminal Justice Option?

The Associate in Science degree in criminal justice provides the skill set needed for numerous occupations in law enforcement, corrections, parole and rehabilitation, and a number of other jobs in this growing field.

Possible Career Paths

  • State and Local Law Enforcement
  • Forensic Specialist
  • Corrections
  • Case Management
  • Bail Bonds Services
  • Emergency Dispatcher

Requirements

General Education Course Requirements

Group I (A)

Group I (B)

Group I (C)

Group II (A)

Group II (B)

Group II (C)

Group II (D)

  • Well-Being Credits: 2

Group III (A)

  • Creative Expressions Credits: 3

Group III (B)

  • Literature Credits: 3

Group III (C)

Group III (D)

  • Social Science Credits: 3

Group III (E)

  • Natural Science Credits: 4

General Education Elective

Subtotal: 40

Core Courses

Subtotal: 21

Total: 61

Semester Sequence

First Semester

Subtotal: 17

Second Semester

Subtotal: 17

Third Semester

Subtotal: 15

Fourth Semester

Subtotal: 16

Student Learning Outcomes

Criminal Justice graduates will:

  1. Analyze, interpret, and use data and information in learning and research. (This learning outcome directly addresses institutional learning outcomes III, IV, V, VI,and VII.)
  2. Use technology as both a learning and professional application tool. (This learning outcome directly addresses institutional learning outcomes VI and VII.)
  3. Communicate ideas clearly through visual, verbal, and written forms using graphs, models, and the vocabulary specific to criminal justice. (This learning outcome directly addresses institutional learning outcomes IV, V, VI, and VII.)
  4. Demonstrate an ability to build upon and apply criminal justice knowledge and skills in various settings and environments. (This learning outcome directly addresses institutional learning outcomes II, V, VII, and X.)

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