Academic Concentration

Students can earn a "Concentration in Criminal Justice" distinction.

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Concentration Option

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. American Corrections System CJ&105
  3. Juvenile Justice CJ& 106
  4. Criminal Law CJ& 110
  5. Criminology CJ& 112
  6. Ethics in Criminal Justice (CJ 248/PHIL 248)

Preparing to Graduate

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.