Criminal Justice, A.S. Degree

Program Information

A.S. Degree - Code 223800 - Catalog 2024/2025

Tonya Cherry, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4202, Tonya.Cherry@daytonastate.edu

Todd Tiehen, Assistant Chair, 386-506-4148, todd.tiehen@daytonastate.edu

Evan Doyle, Director, 386-506-4201, evan.doyle@daytonastate.edu

Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes

Mission:

The mission of the Criminal Justice Associate of Science Degree program is to equip students to pursue advanced study and meaningful rewarding careers in the various fields of criminal justice, while emphasizing student success and embracing excellence and diversity.

Description:

An Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice will prepare students for a career in the criminal justice field. Some of the career opportunities available within the criminal justice field including, Law Enforcement Officer (municipal, state, or federal levels); Probation or Parole Officer; Crime Scene Technician; Intelligence Analyst; Dispatcher; Court Clerk; Private Investigator; Corporate or Private Security; Park Ranger; and Criminology Professor.

While completing the program, students will become familiar with the roles and functions of law enforcement, the courts, the correctional system, and the juvenile justice system. Students will be exposed to diverse criminological theories of crime, criminal justice policy, and constitutional law. The program will also prepare students for promotional opportunities to supervisory positions or specialized units within their field.

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Exhibit effective communication within the field of Criminal Justice.

  2. Exhibit professional behaviors within the field of Criminal Justice.

  3. Exhibit cultural appropriately behavior within the field of Criminal Justice.

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

 

Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.

Approximate Additional Costs

Students should contact the Criminal Justice Training Center for approximate costs of lab fees and textbooks.

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Additional Completion Requirements

  • Program specific and prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.

 

General Education Courses

General Education Core - 15 Credits

Communication Core (3 Credits)

ENC1101Introduction to Composition

3

 

Mathematics Core (3 Credits)

Choose One Course

MGF2130Mathematical Thinking

3

 

Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)

Choose One Course

AST1002Astronomy

3

BSC1005Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors)

3

CHM1020Chemistry in Society

3

EVR2001Introduction to Environmental Science

3

PHY1020Conceptual Physics

3

 

Humanities Core (3 Credits)

Choose One Course

ARH1000Art Appreciation

3

HUM2020Introduction to Humanities

3

LIT2000Literature and Culture

3

MUL1010Music Appreciation

3

PHI2010Introduction of Philosophy

3

THE1000Theatre Appreciation

3

Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.

 

Social Sciences Core (3 Credits)

Choose One Course

AMH2010United States History to 1877

3

AMH2020United States History 1865 to Present

3

POS2041American Federal Government

3

AMH2010, AMH2020, POS2041: These courses satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement. 

 

Program Specific Courses

Program specific courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.

 

CCJ1010Introduction to Criminology

3

CCJ1020Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CCJ1080Introduction to Criminal Forensic Studies

3

CCJ2647Organized Crime

3

CCJ2650Drugs, Alcohol and Crime

3

CCJ2930Cybercrime

3

CJC1000Introduction to Corrections

3

CJE1670Crime Scene Investigation

3

CJE2304Introduction to Police Supervision

3

CJJ2002Juvenile Delinquency

3

CJL2072Civil Rights and Liability in Criminal Justice

3

CJT2100Criminal Investigation

3

PLA2880Constitutional Law

3

PSY1012General Psychology

3

SYG2000Introduction to Sociology

3

 

Sample Program of Study

Year 1

1st Semester

ENC1101Introduction to Composition

3

CCJ1010Introduction to Criminology

3

CJC1000Introduction to Corrections

3

CCJ1020Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

 

2nd Semester

CJJ2002Juvenile Delinquency

3

Mathematics Core

3

CJE1670Crime Scene Investigation

3

SYG2000Introduction to Sociology

3

CCJ1080Introduction to Criminal Forensic Studies

3

 

3rd Semester

Natural Sciences Core

3

PSY1012General Psychology

3

CJE2304Introduction to Police Supervision

3

 

Year 2

1st Semester

CCJ2647Organized Crime

3

CCJ2650Drugs, Alcohol and Crime

3

PLA2880Constitutional Law

3

Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2010, AMH2020 or POS2041)

3

 

2nd Semester

CCJ2930Cybercrime

3

Humanities Core

3

CJL2072Civil Rights and Liability in Criminal Justice

3

CJT2100Criminal Investigation

3

Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.

 

Total Credit Hours: 60