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6/6/2024 4:05:25 PM
Criminal Justice Administration, Associate in Science
Total Program Credits: 61-70
Concentration of courses that prepare students who are interested in transferring to a four-year school for a bachelor’s degree in criminal or social justice. Provides background for students interested in law, law enforcement, juvenile work, probation services, parole services, work release or halfway house counseling.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree (Criminal Justice Administration) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate the fundamental concepts regarding the operation of the American criminal justice system.
- Identify the fundamental elements of law and how they apply to the judicial process.
- Discuss the procedures that must be followed for the enforcement of law, the processing of an individual through the court system, and the treatment of offenders within the correctional system.
- Differentiate between the adult and juvenile criminal justice systems.
- Explain the progression of technology and forensics in criminal justice.
- Apply historical and modern-day theories to explain criminal behavior.
- Develop skills for critical thinking and professional writing.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| CJA 111 ◊ Introduction to Criminal Justice | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 121 ◊ Introduction to Corrections | Core Course | 3 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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| PSY 100 ◊ Introduction to Psychology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
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| SOC 100 ◊ Introduction to Sociology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Physical Science | Physical Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-17 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| CJA 181 ◊ Juvenile Delinquency & Law | Core Course | 3 |
| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Life Science | Life Science Gen-ed | 3-4 |
| Take Credits Mathematics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3-4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-18 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| CJA 219 ◊ Criminal Law I | Core Course | 3 |
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| PHL 103 ◊ Ethics | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
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| PHL 105 ◊ World Religions | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
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| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Mathematics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-17 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
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| CJA 201 ◊ # Criminology | Core Course | 3 |
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| HTH 104 ◊ Science of Personal Health | Core Course | 3 |
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| HTH 175 ◊ Drug & Alcohol Education | Core Course | 3 |
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| HTH 281 ◊ First Aid CPR AED | Core Course | 1 |
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| PSY 201 ◊ # Introduction to Social Psychology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
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| PSY 216 ◊ # Child Psychology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
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| PSY 238 ◊ # Abnormal Psychology | Core Course | 3 |
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| SOC 131 ◊ Social Problems | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
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| SOC 225 ◊ Racial and Cultural Minorities | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
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| Take Credits Fine Arts | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Physical or Life Science | Physical or Life Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16-18 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential. |
Notes: If program elective hours are needed, BUS 107, Microsoft Office in Business Applications is recommended.
Physical or Life Science course should be taken with a lab.
GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.
| CJA 161 ◊ Administration of Justice | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 246 ◊ # Laws of Evidence | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 257 ◊ # Law Enforcement Administration | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 296 ◊ Special Topics in Criminal Justice | Core Course | 0.5 - 4 |
Note: It is recommended that students select a minimum of 20 elective credits from the Criminal Justice Administration area.
(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
See Associate in Science Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-science/associate-in-science-degree-requirements/
See CJA course descriptions
Note: See Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration for more information. Also available are certificates in Corrections, Law Enforcement and Armed Security.
Chairperson: Gregory Catena, Ext. 3327, email: gregorycatena@triton.edu
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |