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ASPSS in Administration of Justice Credit Distribution

Subject Category Credits
I. General Education Requirements 30
A. English Composition 6
B. Humanities 6
C. Social Sciences 6
  • Introduction to Sociology
(3)
  • Introduction to Psychology
(3)
D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics 6
One college-level mathematics courses required (3)
Other natural sciences/mathematics (3)
E. General Education Electives 6

Intercultural Communications OR Race and Ethnic Relations

(3)
Other general education electives (3)
II. Individualized Option: Admistration of Justice 21
A. Overview of Human Services or the Option 3
  • Introduction to Human Services
  • Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • Introduction to Social Work
  • Introduction to Social Services
  • Social Welfare: Programs, Practices
  • Social Welfare/Social Work
  • Introduction to Social Welfare
B. Basic Philosophy, Theory and Concepts of the Option 9
  • Criminal Justice
  • Criminology
  • Introduction to Corrections
  • Org./Mgt. in Criminal Justice
  • Introduction to Law Enforcement
  • Security Systems and Designs
  • American Court System
  • Correctional Institutions
  • Judicial Process
  • Juvenile Delinquency
  • Introduction to Private Security
  • Security Administration
  • Police Ethics
  • Police Organizationand Administration
  • Criminal Law
  • Courtsand Criminal Procedure
C. Applied Areas 6
  • The Police Function
  • Physical Security Systems
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Substance Abuse
  • Crime Preventionand Control
  • The Patrol Function
  • Community Relations in the Justice System
  • Analysis of Security Needs
  • Treatment of the Offender
  • Corporateand White Collar Crime
  • Effects of Imprisonment
  • Criminal Legal Procedures
  • Child Abuse
  • Probationand Parole
  • Adjudication Function
  • Lawand Security
  • Role of the Prosecutor
  • Loss Prevention Modern Retailing
  • Informationand Data Systems Security
  • Current Problems in Security
D. Associate Level Practicum 3
III. Free Electives 9
A. Computer Science OR Data Processing (3)
B. Other free electives (6)
Total 60

Note: Course approvals will be individualized to reflect the approved practicum setting and job responsibilities. This list of courses is offered as a guide. Other courses may be considered appropriate for the option.


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