Criminal Justice, AAS

Campus: Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

A commitment to public safety, well-being, and individual rights are the foundations of a career in criminal justice.

The Applied Associate of Science major in Criminal Justice has been designed to prepare students intellectually and physically for criminal justice academies and employment in the field of criminal justice. Knowledge of criminal law, navigating the dynamics of crime and society, knowledge of the government, physical training, and knowledge of the social sciences and liberal arts/humanities will be emphasized. Some law enforcement departments and agencies require the award of AAS in criminal justice as a minimum educational credential for employment.

Plan of Study

Term 1

CRJ 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit(s): 3.00
CRJ 101 - Ethics in Criminal Justice Credit(s): 3.00
CRJ 120 - Introduction to Corrections Credit(s): 3.00
CRJ 201 - Juvenile Delinquency Credit(s): 3.00 OR
SOC 230 - Juvenile Delinquency Credit(s): 3.00
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3.00
WBL 109 - Exploring Careers: Government and Criminal Justice Credit(s): 1.00 - 3.00 (1.00 Credit for this term)

Term Total: 16.00 Credits

Term 2

CRJ 110 - Patrol Procedures Credit(s): 3.00
CRJ 200 - Criminology Credit(s): 3.00 OR
SOC 240 - Criminology Credit(s): 3.00
CRJ 209 - Vice and Drug Control Credit(s): 3.00
CRJ 259 - Criminal Justice Physical Conditioning Credit(s): 1.00 - 4.00 (1.00 Credit for this term)
ENG 105 - Composition I Credit(s): 3.00 OR
ENG 107 - Composition I: Technical Writing Credit(s): 3.00
MAT 156 - Statistics Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 16.00 Credits

Term 3

CRJ 106 - Interviewing and Writing Strategies Credit(s): 3.00
CRJ 118 - Law Enforcement Credit(s): 3.00
CRJ 230 - Evidence Credit(s): 3.00
CRJ 248 - Firearms Credit(s): 2.00
CRJ 259 - Criminal Justice Physical Conditioning Credit(s): 1.00 - 4.00 (1.00 Credit for this term)
SPC 112 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 15.00 Credits

Term 4

CRJ 130 - Criminal Law Credit(s): 3.00
CRJ 141 - Criminal Investigation Credit(s): 3.00
CRJ 151 - Defensive Tactics Credit(s): 2.00
CRJ 259 - Criminal Justice Physical Conditioning Credit(s): 1.00 - 4.00 (2.00 Credits for this term)
CRJ 930 - Criminal Justice Job Shadow Credit(s): 1.00 - 3.00 (2.00 Credits for this term)
POL 111 - American National Government Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 15.00 Credits

AAS Total: 62.00 Credits

Non-discrimination Statement / Equal Educational Opportunities

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Debora J. Sullivan, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-3487, djsullivan@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, Illinois 60661-7204, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.