Academic Concentration in Criminal Justice

In addition to the AAS-T degree, students may elect to earn a Concentration in Criminal Justice by successfully completing 20 credits (four 5-credit classes) out of the following criminal justice core courses:

  1. Introduction to Criminal Justice CJ&101
  2. Juvenile Justice CJ& 106
  3. Criminal Law CJ& 110
  4. Introduction to Criminology CJ& 112
  5. Ethics in Criminal Justice (CJ 248 or PHIL 248)

AND THEN

When you are nearing graduation, complete a Graduation Application form and submit it to the graduation office electronically.  Note: You will need to complete TWO SEPARATE Graduation Applications – one for your degree and one for your Academic Concentration. Please Note: Concentrations must be awarded in the same quarter as your Arts and Sciences DTA. Concentrations cannot be awarded later if the Arts and Sciences DTA was officially awarded in a previous quarter.

Last Updated February 18, 2026