Police Studies, Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 43.0107
Summary Checklist for General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Element 1 | ||
| A: Written Communication | 3 | |
| B: Written Communication | 3 | |
| C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Element 2 | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Element 3 | ||
| A: Arts | 3 | |
| B: Humanities | 3 | |
| Element 4 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 6 | |
| Element 5 | ||
| A: Historical Science | 3 | |
| B: Social Behaviorial Science | 3 | |
| Element 6 | ||
| Diversity of Perspectives Experiences | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Students are expected to complete Elements 1 and 2 within their first 60 hours of college credit.
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
Standard General Education program (Elements 1-6 inclusive, per Section Four of this Catalog). Students should refer to their Degree Works audit for General Education course selections. Foreign language (200 level or above) or American Sign Language (ASL), selected in consultation with major advisor, is encouraged as a selection to fulfill General Education Element 6. | ||
| Student Success Seminar | ||
| JSO 100 | Student Success Seminar (waived for transfers with 30+ hrs.) | 1 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| CRJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| PLS 103 | Police, Order Maintenance and Crime | 3 |
| PLS 326 | Ethical Decisions and Police | 3 |
| PLS 414 | Social Forces and Policing Society | 3 |
| PLS 415 | Contemporary Police Strategies | 3 |
| PLS Electives | ||
| Choose from 12 hours of PLS, CRJ or COR electives | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 64 | |