Brandon James Hoover, J.D., Program Director
Technology 206
301-784-5300
https://allegany.edu/criminal-justice/index.html
This program provides a comprehensive approach to criminal justice education and is
intended to prepare the student for a variety of career opportunities in the field.
The curriculum has a two- fold thrust: (1) to prepare the student to be a productive
and efficient criminal justice system entry-level employee; and (2) to provide the
student a broad foundation of course work for further study within the field of criminal
justice.
This is a career program and is designed to enable students to seek employment at
the program's completion. Students planning to transfer should consult with their
advisor or the Advising Center staff regarding specific program and course transfer
issues, and should consider the criminal justice preparation for transfer area of
concentration.
Criminal Justice students must maintain the scholastic standards of the College and
must achieve a grade of "C" or better in all required Criminal Justice courses.
Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for an Associate
of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice.
Required Criminal Justice Courses
| CRIM-101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice |
| CRIM-102 | Administration of Criminal Justice |
| CRIM-103 |
Criminal Law |
| CRIM-104 | Criminal Evidence and Procedure |
| CRIM-105 | Criminal Investigation |
| CRIM-106 | Introduction to Corrections |
| CRIM-115 | Juvenile Justice |
| CRIM-128 or PHED-128 |
Physical Education for Criminal Justice (Physical Education 128) or Physical Education for Criminal Justice (Criminal Justice 128) |
| CRIM-203 | Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice |
| CRIM-205 or POSC-205 |
Introduction to American Constitutional Law (Political Science 205) or Introduction to American Constitutional Law (Criminal Justice 205) |
| CRIM-208 | Interpersonal Communications in Criminal Justice |
| CRIM-210 or CRIM-216 |
Advanced Policing or Cyber Law (Computer Technology 216) |
Required General Courses
| ENG-101 |
English Composition I |
| PHED-148 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
| POSC-101 | American National Government |
| PSYC-101 | General Psychology |
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology |
| SPCH-101 | Speech Communication |
Required Elective Courses
Please consult with your advisor or the Advising Center staff for selecting appropriate elective courses for graduation.
English Elective- 3 credits
Laboratory Science Elective- 4 credits
Mathematic Elective- 3 credits
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
TWO-YEAR CAREER PROGRAM
PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
| FIRST SEMESTER | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice 101 (Introduction to Criminal Justice) | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 103 (Criminal Law) | 3 |
| English 101 (English Composition I) | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| Sociology 101 (Introduction to Sociology) | 3 |
| Total: | 15 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| Criminal Justice 102 (Administration of Criminal Justice) | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 104 (Criminal Evidence and Procedure) | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 106 (Introduction to Corrections) | 3 |
| Physical Education 148 (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) | 1 |
| Psychology 101 (General Psychology) | 3 |
| Speech 101 (Speech Communication) | 3 |
| Total: | 16 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| Criminal Justice 105 (Criminal Investigation) | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 115 (Juvenile Justice) | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 203 (Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice) | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 205 / Political Science 205 (Introduction to American Constitutional Law) | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 208 (Interpersonal Communications in Criminal Justice) | 3 |
| Total: | 15 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
| Criminal Justice 128 / Physical Education 128 (Physical Education for Criminal Justice) | 1 |
| Criminal Justice 210 or 216 (Advanced Policing or Cyber Law) | 3 |
| English Elective | 3 |
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 |
| Political Science 101 (American National Government) | 3 |
| Total: | 14 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 60 |
NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program.
