Associate of Arts Degree (AA) in Criminal Justice

College of Southern Nevada

The Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice provides a broad overview of the criminal justice system, its subsystems, and the roles of the participants therein. It provides a comprehensive overview of criminal law and procedure, law enforcement ethics, and criminology. Students will choose additional elective credits in corrections, juvenile justice, forensics and other interdisciplinary topics. This degree may be used for transfer to a four-year academic institution or may serve as a qualification for public safety or social service positions.Student Learning OutcomesExplain the history and nature of the major components of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections.Outline the basis of decision-making in the criminal justice process and important constitutional issues.Differentiate criminal law from other forms of law.Analyze the overall problem of crime in the United States, including different types of crimes, and identify current issues related to criminal prosecution and rehabilitation of offenders.Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills applicable in the fields of law enforcement, corrections, or criminal law.

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