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.
Required Criminal Justice Courses
| CRIM-101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice |
| CRIM-102 | Administration of Criminal Justice |
| CRIM-103 |
Criminal Law |
| CRIM-106 | Introduction to Corrections |
| CRIM-111 | Criminology |
| CRIM-115 | Juvenile Justice |
| CRIM-203 | Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice |
Required General Courses
| ENG-101 |
English Composition I |
| 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.
Elective - 3 credits
English Elective - 3 credits
Humanities Elective - 3 credits
Laboratory Science Electives - 8 credits
Mathematic Elective - 3 credits
Physical Education Elective - 1 credit
Social and Behavioral Science Elective - 3 credits
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 102 (Administration of Criminal Justice) | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 106 (Introduction to Corrections) | 3 |
| English Elective | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Psychology 101 (General Psychology) | 3 |
| Total: | 15 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| Criminal Justice 111 (Criminology) | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 115 (Juvenile Justice) | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 203 (Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice) | 3 |
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 |
| Speech 101 (Speech Communication) | 3 |
| Total: | 16 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
| Elective | 3 |
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 |
| Political Science 101 (American National Government) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Total: | 14 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 60 |
NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program.
