Criminal Justice, A.S.

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The criminal justice program at the University of New Haven provides students with a basic understanding of criminal justice. The goal of the program is to prepare students for professional careers in criminal justice, public service, and social service organizations, as well as for future study in undergraduate programs in criminal justice or related fields.

Students earning the A.S. degree in criminal justice are required to complete at least 60 credits, including 21 credits of core curriculum.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

Demonstrate the knowledge of theory, methods, and empirical findings related to issues of police, correction, and courts.
Communicate criminal justice concepts orally and in writing.

Core Curriculum Courses

CC 1 - Written Communication: ENGL 1112 or ENGL 1113
CC 2 - Oral Communication and Presentation: COMM 1130
CC 3 - Mathematical and Quantitative Literacy: MATH 1108 or higher
CC 5 - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: UNIV 1125
CC 7 - Individual and Society: CJST 1100
Two additional courses at either Tier I or Tier 2.

Major Courses

Student must complete 18 credits within the major including:

CJST 1102 - Criminal Law
CJST 2217 - Criminal Procedure I
CJST 2250 - Scientific Methods in Criminal Justice
CJST 2251 - Quantitative Applications in Criminal Justice
Two 3-credit Restricted elective *

* Any non-required FORS, CJST or NSEC course

Additional Requirements

Students must complete 21 credits in free electives.