CJAA - Criminal Justice Administration A.A.
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Program Full Description
The purpose of this transfer program is to provide knowledge about the management, organization and operation of the criminal justice system, with emphasis on law enforcement and correctional agencies. In conjunction with a study of the entire criminal justice system, the student may elect law enforcement or corrections courses, depending upon his/her career objectives. Program Objectives
Program Objective |
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Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the functions of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections |
Demonstrate an understanding of how law enforcement, courts, and corrections function as components of a criminal justice system |
Develop a historical perspective of the principles, theories, and challenges inherent in the criminal justice system. |
Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical issues in criminal justice. |
Advisor Notes
Students wishing to qualify for employment in law enforcement should take CJA 105 and
CJA 215. Students wishing to qualify for employment in corrections agencies should take
CJA 116 and CJA 225.
Required Electives
Requirements/Recommendations
*Mathematics Electives must be selected from this list:
MAT 105, 120, 125, 126, 150, 155, 160, 165, 170, 191, 196
**Lab Science Electives must be selected from this list:
BIO 101, 105, 110, 111, 163, 164 or;
CHE 105, 106, 108, 111, 112 or;
PHY 101, 103, 201, 202, 210, 215
***Humanities Electives must be selected from this list:
ART 101, ENG 154, 201, 202, 205, 206, 210, 211,
FRN 105, 106,
GRM 105, 106,
MUS 101,
PHI 201, 205,
SPN 105, 106
Program-specific electives a student must choose from
General Education electives a student must choose from
Recommended Electives
Program-specific electives a student may choose from
General Education electives a student may choose from