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Criminal Justice B.A.S.

The Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice provides students with a solid foundation of knowledge about the criminal justice system as well as the management of law enforcement or criminal justice agencies. The degree prepares students who have already earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in criminal justice for future leadership positions in the field.

 

Upon completion of the BAS-Criminal Justice degree, successful students will:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the basic structures and functions of the American criminal justice system.
  • Explain major concepts and theoretical perspectives in the study of crime and the legal system.
  • Understand and apply basic research methods and statistical techniques used in criminal justice and criminology. Understand and analyze the dilemmas faced by leaders of criminal justice agencies.

Program Completion Requirements:

  1. Completion of an AAS degree in Criminal Justice, or an equivalent AAS degree in Criminal Justice, from a regionally accredited community college.
  2. A minimum of 120 credits must be earned with 32 or more credits in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 32 credits must be completed in Nevada State College upper division courses. Of the 120 credits, 60 must be earned at four-year colleges or universities.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain major concepts and competing theoretical perspectives on deviance, the legal system, and crime victimization.
  • Understand and apply the principles and processes of management to the administration of criminal justice agencies.
  • Analyze the dilemmas faced by today's criminal justice leadership.
  • Understand and apply statistical techniques or methodological approaches used in criminal justice.

Curriculum

Completion of an AAS Degree (at least 60 credits) prior to entering the program

College Core Curriculum (28-31 credits)

(A number of categories may be fulfilled by AAS degree coursework. This will be confirmed by NSC Admissions upon receipt of an official AAS transcript.)

English (3 credits)

ENG 102Composition II

3.00

Mathematics (3 credits)

Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum

Fine Arts (3 credits)

Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum

Natural Sciences (4 credits)

Refer to the Natural Science section of the Core Curriculum

Social Sciences (3 credits)

Refer to the Social Science section of the Core Curriculum

Humanities (6 credits)

Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum (3)

PHIL 248Professional Ethics

3.00

Constitution (3-6 credits)

Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum

Cultural Diversity (3 credits)

Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum

Criminal Justice Major Courses (18 credits)


A)

A. Major Core Courses (9 credits)

CRJ 419Law and Society

3.00

CRJ 450Seminar in Criminal Justice

3.00

CRJ 463Victimology

3.00

B. Select one of the following: (3 credits)

CRJ 301Research Methods in Criminal Justice

3.00

CRJ 302Quantitative Application in Criminal Justice

3.00

C. Upper-Division CRJ Elective (6 credits)

Applied Science Public Administration Curriculum (12 credits)

CRJ 413Dilemmas in Law Enforcement

3.00

PSC 441Public Financial Administration

3.00

PSC 442Public Personnel Administration

3.00

PSC 307Legal Issues for Command Level Officers

3.00

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice

AAS Degree

At least 60 credits

Core Curriculum

28-31 credits

Criminal Justice Major Courses

18

Applied Science Core Curriculum

12

Electives (if needed to bring total credits to 120)

 

Total Credits

120