Criminal Justice Career Option

Associate in Science Professional Studies - Criminal Justice and Public Safety

This curriculum map contains the new General Education Requirements. Current students should log in to BHCC Self-Service to review their specific program requirements or contact Advising & LifeMap for more information. Prospective students should go to bhcc.edu/admissions and contact an admissions counselor.

Semester 1	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
ENG-111 College Writing I	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. This course meets the General Education requirement for Academic Discourse. (Formerly Area 1) Prerequisites: ENG-095 and RDG-095, ELL-103 or placement
PSY-101 Principles of Psychology	3
This course meets the General Education requirement for General Education Elective. Prerequisites: ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 or placement
GenEd-CW Creative Work	3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work. (Formerly Area 6) Choose one course from Creative Work Menu
CRJ-101 Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Satisfies the Learning Community Requirement Prerequisites: ENG-095 and ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 or placement
CRJ-103 Criminal Law	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisites: ENG-095 and ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 or placement
Total Credits:
Semester 1 Advising Note: New degree-seeking students enrolled in 9 credits or more must take a Learning Community Seminar or a Learning Community Cluster within their first year.

Semester 2	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
ENG-112 College Writing II	3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Research Writing. (Formerly Area 1) Prerequisite: ENG-111
SOC-101 Principles of Sociology	3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Community & Cultural Contexts. Prerequisites: ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 or placement
GenEd-QPS Quantitative Problem Solving	3-4
This course meets the General Education requirement for Quantitative Problem Solving. (Formerly Area 4) Choose one MAT course from Quantitative Problem Solving Menu. MAT-181 Statistics I is strongly recommended. Prerequisites: MAT-097 or MAT-098 or placement
CRJ-107 Introduction to Corrections	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisites: ENG-095 and ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 or placement
CRJ-225 Policing	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisites: ENG-111 and CRJ-101 and CRJ-103
Total Credits:
Semester 2 Advising Note: Begin exploring transfer options: attend a transfer workshop and the College transfer fair. Meet with an advisor to begin career planning activities.

Semester 3	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
SOC-207 Criminology	3
Prerequisite: PSY-101 or SOC-101
CRJ-211 Criminal Procedure	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisites: ENG-111 and CRJ-101 and CRJ-103
GenEd-SR Scientific Reasoning	4
This course meets the General Education requirement for Scientific Reasoning. (Formerly Area 5) Choose one course from Scientific Reasoning menu. SCI-150 Forensic Science/Lab is recommended.
Elective-1 Career Elective	3
See semester advising note
Elective-2 Career Elective	3
See semester advising note
Total Credits:
Semester 3 Advising Note: For students interested in a career in Law Enforcement recommended electives: CRJ-202 Evidence and Court Procedures and CRJ-208 Criminal Investigation For students interested in a career in Corrections recommended electives: CRJ-102 Juvenile Justice and CRJ-203 Rehabilitation of Offender Continue preparations for transfer: write essays for transfer institution, collect letters of recommendation, apply for transfer. Complete a pre-graduation check with an advisor in LifeMap

Semester 4	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
CRJ-275 Criminal Justice Capstone	3
Prerequisites: Complete all core requirements of the CRJ degree
Elective-1 Career Elective	3
Choose from any non-required CRJ course
Elective-2 Career Elective	3
Choose from any non-required CRJ course
Elective-3 Career Elective	3
Choose from any non-required CRJ course
Elective-4 Open Elective	3
Recommended electives include communication or GOV or Computer or Foreign Language courses.
Total Credits:
Semester 4 Advising Note: Apply for graduation

Last Modified Date: May 4, 2021

Approved for the 2021-2023 College Catalog

Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge, defend and critique the structure of the criminal justice system.
Identify, demonstrate and evaluate knowledge of corrections, including its purpose and function.
Explain the history and critique major theories of why crime is committed with a focus on criminal behavior.
Identify and demonstrate knowledge of Courts including its purpose and function, be able to accurately discuss and relate criminal law and procedure and its constitutional basis.
Identify and demonstrate knowledge of policing including its purpose and function, describe and assess the general responsibilities of the criminal justice professional including the professional’s responsibilities and governing ethics.
Articulate and critique the role of data and research in the development of criminal justice and policy.

Career Outlook

Graduates that complete the Transfer Option can transfer to four-year colleges and universities to seek a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field. Graduates who complete the Law Enforcement or Corrections Tracks qualify for entry level positions in law enforcement, corrections or security at local, state, regional and federal agencies.