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 in the broad foundation of coursework for further
study within the field of criminal justice.
Students choosing to transfer to further their education will have greater employment
opportunities and will be more competitive for employment. Students planning to transfer
should consult with their advisor or the Advising Center staff regarding specific
program and course transfer issues. Students intending to seek employment upon completion
of the program should consider the two-year career program preparation for employment.
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 Science
degree in Criminal Justice Transfer.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRANSFER
PREPARATION FOR TRANSFER
| 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 106 (Introduction to Corrections) | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 210 (Policing) | 3 |
| English Elective | 3 |
| Speech 101 (Speech Communications) | 3 |
| Psychology 101 (General Psychology) | 3 |
| Total: | 15 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| 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 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 |
| Total: | 16 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
| Criminal Justice 104 or 207 (Criminal Evidence and Procedure or Criminalistics) | 3 |
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 |
| Political Science 101 (American National Government) | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Total: | 14 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 60 |
NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program.
