Contact
Latasha Scott, MACJ
Program Manager
scottl2@mybrcc.edu
Mid City Campus, Louisiana 336
Ph: 225-216-8521
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice (AS) prepares students with the education and skills needed to pursue a career in the criminal justice system in municipal, parish, and state law enforcement/corrections agencies; court systems; and other public and private agencies. The program also provides a course of study and degree for students who intend to transfer to a criminal justice program at a four-year college or university, in addition to enhancing the capabilities of incumbent workers currently employed in the field. The program focuses on the interrelationship between crime, the criminal justice system, and society as a whole.
Program Requirements
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better in all credit hours used toward the degree.
- Earn a “C” or better in all major courses and in English 1013 and 1023.
- Complete the coursework listed below.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate a practical and working knowledge of the American Criminal Justice System process as it relates to Police, Courts, and Corrections.
- Determine the differences between the major criminological theories of the causes of crime and the evolution of punishment.
- Explain how perceptions of the criminal justice system vary cross-culturally, and how such differences influence policy and public perception.
- Demonstrate a practical and working knowledge of the core values of the criminal justice field and the professional code of ethics.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ENGL 1013 | English Composition I | 3 |
| CJUS 1013 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | |
| HIST 2023 | American History 1865 to Present | 3 | |
| CJUS 2253 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 | |
| Any Gen-Ed. Fine Arts | 3 | ||
| Second Semester | ENGL 1023 | English Composition II | 3 |
| CJUS 2313 | Police Systems and Practices | 3 | |
| CJUS 2613 | Court Systems and Practices | 3 | |
| Any Gen-Ed. Math | 3 | ||
| Any Gen-Ed. Natural Science | 3 | ||
| Third Semester | CJUS 2013 | Corrections Systems and Practices | 3 |
| CJUS 2213 | Criminal Law | 3 | |
| PSYC 2013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice elective | See electives list | 3 | |
| Any Gen-Ed. Math/Analytical Reasoning | 3 | ||
| Fourth Semester | CJUS 2303 | Criminal Justice Internship | 3 |
| SOCL 2413 | Race Relations | 3 | |
| Any Gen-Ed. Natural Science | 3 | ||
| Criminal Justice elective | See electives list | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice elective | See electives list | 3 |
Criminal Justice electives:
- POLI 2113, Constitutional Law
- CJUS 2103, Careers in Criminal Justice (Fall/Spring)
- CJUS 2413, Juvenile Delinquency (Spring)
- CJUS 2513, Criminology (Fall)
- CJUS 2243, Crime Scene Investigation (Summer)
The program is accredited by the Louisiana State Board of Regents.