II.A. Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Programs Criminal Justice CIP Code:

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49 II.A. Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Programs

♦ Criminal Justice

CIP Code: 43.0104

Program Title:

Criminal Justice

Completion Award:

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (2+2 Completion Program)

Contact Hours:

900 Outside Study Hours: 1,800

Pre-‐requisite:

Student must possess an AAS Degree in a similar field of study.

Semester Credits:

60 hours

(including 15 semester credits of General Studies)

Program Duration:

120 weeks

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$275

Total Tuition: $16,500

Course Materials and Fees:

$125

Total Course Materials & Fees: $2,500**

Total Cost of MBA Program: $19,000

(including course materials and fees)

Program Description

The Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice prepares individuals to face the ever changing and

global challenges of all components of the Criminal Justice System. The core courses in the program are

designed to provide the student with the knowledge of and the skills to deal with global issues such as

terrorism, organized crime, family and social violence, cybercrime and network security, community based

corrections, ethics, and research methods. The general education components of the program augment these

abilities from the obvious courses in technical writing, business psychology, and safety and health in the

workplace, to the indirect influences of political and environmental science.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the graduate should be able to:

• Identify current and global issues in the Criminal Justice System.

• Determine the sources of impending and future strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to

the criminal justice system.

• Prepare technical reports with clear and concise methods.

• Apply best practices and innovative ideas to formulate solutions and apply their knowledge to assist

diverse groups of people in society’s worldwide.

• Understand, investigate, and combat internet cybercrime.

• Evaluate the potential external, political, social, legal, and financial challenges facing the global criminal

justice system.

• Apply knowledge of law and ethics in their everyday work within the criminal justice system.

• Provide a safe and healthy work environment.

Potential Employment

Upon successfully completing this program the graduate may qualify for gainful employment in a judicial

environment, international, national, state, and local law enforcement agencies, correction facilities that fall

under all jurisdictions in the United States and also as an advocate for crime victims and other individuals who

find themselves facing challenges in the Criminal Justice System.

* ACOT’s program courses are designed in sequential order. Therefore, the student must complete the

given course before progressing to the next course in the sequence.

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50 Graduation Requirements

In order for students to successfully complete their program, all required materials must be completed,

submitted, and within the maximum program duration. Students who fail to complete the program at this

level may appeal to the Director of Education for an extension. Students must also complete the proctored

Degree Exit Examination for this program to graduate.

Students can complete a course with a grade of “D” or 1.0, however, in order to meet SAP requirements and

be able to graduate, the student has to have an overall average of “C” or (2.0 out of 4.0) for all courses and be

able to complete all work required within 150% of the program duration or an additional year of the published

length whichever is less.

Admissions Requirements:

Associate degree of Criminal Justice from American College of Technology or an Associate degree in similar

field from any other appropriately accredited college or university. Students who have an Associate degree in

non-‐related field will have to take additional courses.

* This course has a proctored final exam. Please refer to the Proctored Examination Policy and Procedure in

the College Catalog or on the website at: www.acot.edu/policies.htm

** For a detailed breakdown and description of the course materials, please refer to Course Materials under

the Student Services section of the catalog.

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51 Course Textbook Information

Credits

CJ-‐300

Policing and Society: A Global Approach

3

Prerequisites: None

Text: Title: Policing and Society: A Global Approach, 1st Edition

Course Materials: $125.00

CJ-‐310

Ethics in Criminal Justice

3*

Prerequisites: CJ-‐300

Text: Title: Ethics in Criminal Justice

CJ-‐320

Crime Victims: Introduction to Victimology

3

Text: Title: Crime Victims: An Introduction to Victimology, 7th Edition

Author(s): Andrew Karmen

CJ-‐330

Comparative Criminal Justice Systems

3

Text: Title: Comparative Criminal Justice Systems, 4th Edition

CJ-‐340

Criminal Justice and Domestic Violence

3*

Text: Title: The Criminal Justice Response to Domestic Violence, 1st Edition

Author(s): Andrew R. Klein

CJ-‐350

Community Based Corrections

3

Text: Title: Community-‐Based Corrections, 8th Edition

CJ-‐360

Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law

3

Text: Title: Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law, 11th Edition

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52 CJ-‐400

Multiculturalism and the Criminal Justice Professional

3

Text: Title: Multiculturalism in the Criminal Justice System

CJ-‐410

Organized Crime

3*

Text: Title: Organized Crime, 10th Edition

Author(s): Howard Abadinsky

CJ-‐420

Terrorism and Homeland Security

3

Text: Title: Terrorism and Homeland Security, 7th Edition

Author(s): Jonathan R. White

CJ-‐430

Cyber Crime

3

Text: Title: Cybercrime: Current Perspectives from InfoTrac®, 2nd Edition

Author(s): Michael Pittaro

CJ-‐440

Cyber Security: The Essential Body of Knowledge

3*

Text: Title: Cybersecurity: The Essential Body Of Knowledge, 1st Edition

CJ-‐450

Computer Forensics

3

Text: Title: Computer Forensics: Investigating Network Intrusions and Cyber Crime, 1st Edition

Author(s): EC-‐Council

CJ-‐460

Basics of Research Methods for Criminal Justice

3*

Text: Title: Basics of Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology, 3rd Edition

CIN-‐430

Network Defense

3

Text: Title: Hands-‐On Ethical Hacking and Network Defense, 2nd Edition

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53 General Education Courses

Credits

GSH-‐300

Safety and Health in the Workplace

3

Prerequisites: None

Text: Title: Health: The Basics, Green Edition, 9/E

Author(s): Rebecca J. Donatelle

GBP-‐300

Business Psychology

3

Prerequisites: None

Text: Title Cognitive Psychology, 6th Edition

Author: Robert J. Sternberg

GPS-‐300

Political Science

3

Prerequisites: None

Text: Title: The Challenge of Democracy Essentials: American Government in Global Politics, 8th E

Authors: Kenneth Janda, Jeffrey M. Berry, Jerry Goldman, and Kevin W. Hula ISBN-‐10: 1111341915 ISBN-‐13: 9781111341916

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