Program Description:

The Criminal Justice Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree is designed to prepare students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, private security as well as some legal/paralegal positions. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees and industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers in the field. Students interested in pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice should follow the Criminal Justice AA-DTA transfer degree planning guide.

NOTE: Credit may be awarded by the CJ advisory for police academy or in-service police training.

AAAS Degree (90 Credits)

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.

Program Prerequisites:

High School Diploma or GED and college placement.

General Education - 15 Credits

Core Requirements - 20 Credits

• CMST& 101 Introduction to Communication Credits: 5
• PSYC& 100 General Psychology Credits: 5
• SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology Credits: 5

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• POLS& 101 Introduction to Political Science Credits: 5

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• POLS& 202 Introduction to American Government and Politics Credits: 5

Criminal Justice Core Requirements - 40 Credits

Criminal Justice Professional Electives - 15 Credits

Choose from the following courses: CAST 102 /SOC 102 , CAST 202 /SOC 202 , CJ 130 , CJ 135 , CJ& 106 , CJ 245 , SOC 112 , CJ 291 , CJ 292 , CJ 293 , CJ 294 , CJ 295 , CJ 297 , CJ 298 , CJ 299 , CAST 285 /GWS 285  

• *Course 1 ____________________ Credits: _____
• *Course 2 ____________________ Credits: _____
• *Course 3 ____________________ Credits: _____

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Program Advisor:

Linda Forst
206-546-4781 lforst@shoreline.edu Rm 5378
www.facebook.com/ShorelineCriminalJustice

Program Information:

Length of Program: 90 Credits
Completion Award: A.A.A.S. Degree
Enrollment: Fall (recommended), Winter, Spring
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $35-115
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: http://shoreline.edu/programs/criminal-justice/

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