Associate (A.S.) Degree Program in Criminal Justice

The Associate Degree program builds the foundation for a career in Criminal Justice. Upon graduation, a wide range of jobs will be available including police officer, correction officer, probation paraprofessional, court officer, and court staff. Continuing with a Bachelor's Degrees recommended for further career advancement and knowledge.

Criminal Justice (60 Credits)

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS	CREDITS

Major Area Requirements	24

Major Area Courses	24

CJ-212 - Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice

CJ-292 - Seminar In Criminal Justice Studies

CJ-101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

CJ-200 - Criminal Law

CJ-202 - Prisons: Punishment and Rehabilitation in America

CJ-205 - Criminal Procedure and Process

CJ-210 - Criminal Investigation

CJ-211 - Police and the Community

Major Area Electives	6

Liberal Arts Requirements	27

Liberal Arts Courses	24

EN-109 - Expository Writing

EN-110 - Composition and Literature

MA-127 - Quantitative Methods

LA-101 - Introduction to Psychology

LA-102 - Introduction to Sociology

LA-103 - Introduction to Political Science

LA-240 - Criminology

LA-243 - Introduction to Human Services

Liberal Arts Electives	9

Other Requirements	9

IT-103 - Introduction to Information Processing

Open Electives	6

Graduates of the Associate in Science degree program will be prepared for entry-level positions in a host of agencies. The program is designed for the generalist who wants to work in the field of criminal justice but does not yet have a clearly defined goal.

Marketability

At Monroe, you'll develop expertise in these highly sought-after areas

Understanding of developing trends and practices in the Criminal Justice system
General knowledge of the structure of the Criminal Justice system in the United States
Introduction to Criminal Law through case to case studies
Knowledge of criminal procedure and process
Field work knowledge in a criminal justice facility

Knowledge of the standard social science research designs and methodologies as they apply to Criminal Justice

Career Opportunities

The following are just a few of the many positions Monroe graduates acquire with their degrees:

Policeman
State Trooper
FBI Agent
Undercover Investigator
Security Manager
Counselor
Corrections Officer
Probation Officer
Criminal Court Officer
Juvenile Counselor

Detention Facility Coordinator

Student Consumer Information

Program Information
Program:	Criminal Justice
Degree:	Associate in Applied Science
CIP Code:	43.0103
Program Approval:	The New York State Education Department
Accreditation:	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Program Outcomes
On-Time Program Completion Rate:	99%
Placement Rate:	89% *


* Placement Rate =	Employed + Employed and Continuing Education + Continuing Education Only

	Total Graduates – Unavailable Graduates

Occupation Information
*SOC Code(s)**	Job Titles	*Department of Labor ONET Link**
33-9032	Security Officer, Safety and Security Officer, Security Agent, Security Guard, Campus Security Officer, Loss Prevention Officer, Customer Service Security Officer, Hotel Security Officer, Store Detective	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-9032.00
33-3012	Correctional Officer, Corrections Officer (CO), Jailer, Detention Deputy, Detention Officer, Correctional Sergeant, Deputy Jailer, Booking Officer, Jailor, Public Safety Officer	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3012.00
33-3051	Police Officer, Patrolman, Patrol Officer, Police Sergeant, State Trooper, Police Patrol Officer, Public Safety Officer, Law Enforcement Officer, Alcohol Law Enforcement Agent, Officer	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3051.01
43-5031	Dispatcher, Communications Operator, Public Safety Dispatcher, Communications Officer, Police Dispatcher, Telecommunicator, Communications Specialist, 911 Dispatcher, Communications Supervisor, Emergency Communications Dispatcher	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-5031.00
33-3021	Special Agent, Criminal Investigator, Investigator	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3021.03
33-2011	Firefighter, Firefighter/Paramedic, Firefighter/EMT, Firefighter/EMT (Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician), Fire Fighter, Fire Engineer, Fire Captain, Fire Fighter/EMT, Fireman, Fire Chief	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-2011.01
21-1093	Caseworker, Advocate, Home-based Assistant, Human Services Program Specialist, Mental Health Technician, Outreach Specialist, Addictions Counselor Assistant, Case Worker, Casework Specialist	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1093.00
23-2011	Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Real Estate Paralegal, Legal Analyst, Paralegal Specialist, Certified Paralegal, Immigration Paralegal, Litigation Paralegal, Corporate Paralegal, Judicial Assistant	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-2011.00
43-6012	Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, Magistrate Assistant, Confidential Secretary, Judicial Administrative Assistant, Legal Administrative Secretary, Litigation Assistant, Secretary	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-6012.00
21-1011	Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor (SA Counselor), Chemical Dependency Counselor (CD Counselor), Addictions Counselor, Case Manager, Clinical Counselor, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist (DATS), Chemical Dependency Professional, Assessment Specialist, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADAC)	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1011.00

* Standard Occupational Code

Program Cost
Category	Semester	Program
Tuition & Fees *	$6,424	$26,696
Books & Supplies	$450	$1,800
Room & Board **	$4,350	$17,400

* Tuition assumes full-time enrollment

** For on-campus students, Room & Board assumes double occupancy

Median Debt for Program Graduates
Federal:	$11,320
Private:	$0
Institutional:	$0