Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

A.S. (TTP)

Expected Hours for A.S. (TTP) Degree

60

What is Criminal Justice Emphasis: General Transfer Major?

The Criminal Justice emphasis is designed to prepare students for transfer to a bachelor’s degree granting institution. This program prepares students for more advanced study in a pathway through which students can pursue careers in law enforcement, the legal system, or corrections.

What will I learn?

All students who complete a degree designated as a Tennessee Transfer Pathway will be able to do the following:

  1. Communicate effectively through oral and written modes, using conventions appropriate to their audience and purpose, including critical listening, reading, and research skills.
  2. Evaluate the significance of humanity’s cultural heritage and diversity and its development in a historical and/or global context through critical and analytical methodologies.
  3. Connect knowledge of social and cultural institutions to issues of personal or public   importance.
  4. Analyze historical and contemporary issues by drawing on historical contexts.
  5. Demonstrate a broad understanding of scientific principles and concepts.
  6. Apply relevant mathematical modeling to a variety of applied or theoretical problems.
In addition, students who complete the Criminal Justice emphasis will understand the basic factors affecting corrections, law enforcement, and the legal system.

What are my options to pay for this degree?

  • Apply for financial aid at www.FAFSA.gov
  • A student is encouraged to apply early for financial aid. He/she must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure that the Financial Aid Office receives the Institutional Student Information Record and other documents prior to the priority deadline. July 1st is the priority deadline for applying for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.

Program Schedule


Fall Semester

CRMJ 1010

Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

ENGL 1010

English Composition I

3

GEN 1010

First Year Seminar

3

SOCI 1010

Introduction to Sociology

3

MATH 1530

Introductory Statistics

3


Fall Semester Milestones

  • Complete any learning support required in order to register for HIST 2010.
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  • Successful completion of ENGL 1010 required for progression to ENGL 1020 and ENGL 2110/2310. A grade of C or higher is required.
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  • FINANCIAL AID ALERT-If you plan to receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation is July 1. Please consult  a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing.

  • Work with your advisor to discuss Spring registration. Remember, advising is key to success!

Spring Semester

CRMJ 2010

Introduction to Law Enforcement

3

ENGL 1020

English Composition II

3

COMM 2025

Fundamentals of Communication

3

PSYC 1030

Introduction to Psychology

3

PHIL 1040

Introduction to Ethics

3


Spring Semester Milestones

  • FINANCIAL ALERT-Please consult  a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing.

If this is your first term of enrollment and you plan to receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation is December 1.

Now is a good time to start talking with your advisor about your four-year college plans.  They can assist you with making the right course selections and the transfer process you will need to initiate as you also prepare to graduate from CSCC.

Cooperative Education and Service-Learning Experience are great ways to gain hands-on experience in your career field and make sure your selected career is a good fit for you. These experiences are also great to share in future job interviews and resumes.  Email coopeducation@clevelandstatecc.edu for more information. 

  • Work with your advisor to discuss Fall registration. Remember, advising is key to success!

Fall Semester

CRMJ 1020

Introduction to the Legal Process

3

HUM 1280 or RELS 2020

Comparative Cultures or Religions of the World

3

ENGL 2110 or ENGL 2310

Early American Literature or Early World Literature 

3

ASTR 1010 or BIOL 1010

Solar System Astronomy or

Introduction to Biology

4

HIST 2010 or 2310

Early United States History or Early World History

3


Fall Semester Milestones

  • Successful completion of ASTR 1010/BIO 1010 required for progression to ASTR 1020/BIO 1020..
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  • FINANCIAL ALERT-If you plan to receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation is July 1. Please consult  a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing.
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Be sure to report your completed, approved Service-Learning hours at http://srvc.tbr.edu/ to be eligible for a Service-Learning Student Recognition Award at graduation. Need assistance? Email service_learning@clevelandstatecc.edu.

  • Work with your advisor to discuss Spring registration. Remember, advising is key to success!

Spring Semester

CRMJ 2020

Introduction to Corrections

3

HIST 2020 or 2320

Modern United States History or Modern World History

3

CPE 2100

Internship Experience

2

ASTR 1020 or BIOL 1020

Stars + Galaxies Astronomy or

Diversity of Life

4

CRMJ 1340

Criminal Investigation

3

Subtotal

60


Spring Semester Milestones

  • Congratulations!  After you complete this semester’s courses and maintain an overall 2.0 GPA, you will be a Cleveland State graduate.
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  • Apply to graduate by completing the online Intent to Graduate form under the Graduation Tab within Registration Tools & Forms on CougarNet.
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  • Complete program test and exit exam in the Testing Center. Schedule to take your exams by going to mycs.cc/testing.

Be sure to report your completed, approved Service-Learning hours at http://srvc.tbr.edu/ to be eligible for a Service-Learning Student Recognition Award at graduation. Need assistance? Email service_learning@clevelandstatecc.edu.

FINANCIAL ALERT-Please consult  a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing.

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