Criminal Justice B.A.S.
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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.
Admissions Requirement
- Completion of an AAS degree in Criminal Justice, or an equivalent AAS degree in Criminal Justice, from a regionally accredited community college.
Program Completion Requirements:
- 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
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.
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)
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)
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)
B. Select one of the following: (3 credits)
| CRJ 301 | Research Methods in Criminal Justice | 3.00 |
| CRJ 302 | Quantitative Applications in Criminal Justice | 3.00 |
C. Upper-Division CRJ Elective (6 credits)
Applied Science Public Administration Curriculum (12 credits)
| CRJ 413 | Dilemmas in Law Enforcement | 3.00 |
| PSC 404A | Public Financial Administration | 3.00 |
| PSC 404B | Public Personnel Administration | 3.00 |
| PSC 307 | Legal Issues for Command Level Officers | 3.00 |
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
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AAS Degree
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At least 60 credits
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Core Curriculum
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28-31 credits
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Criminal Justice Major Courses
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18
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Applied Science Core Curriculum
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12
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Electives (if needed to bring total credits to 120)
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Total Credits
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120
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