Corrections Option

Criminal Justice, Associate in Science

The Corrections in Criminal Justice option provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in areas of institutional or community-based corrections. The expansion in the number of prisons and community-based corrections has resulted in career opportunities for criminal justice majors. The traditional skills required for institutional corrections work are developed and enhanced by the study of psychology, sociology and social work. These disciplines provide the knowledge and techniques needed for effective community-based corrections.

This course of study can transfer to four-year baccalaureate programs in Criminal Justice. Students should become familiar with transfer school requirements and work closely with an academic advisor to assure maximum credit transfer. Graduates of a New Jersey corrections academy may be eligible for up to 13 credits toward the Corrections Option, Criminal Justice, A.S. degree.

For further information, contact the department chairperson, Daniel Thoren at (609)343-4996 or e-mail thoren@atlantic.edu.

Courses Credits
General Education Courses  
When a General Education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.
ENGL101-Composition I
3
ENGL102-Composition II
3
MATH220-Statistical Methods
4
CHEM102-Forensic Science
4
General Education Mathematics or Science course
4
GOVT110-American National Government
3
PSYC101-General Psychology
3
SOCL101-Principles of Sociology
3
General Education Humanities course
3
TOTAL CREDITS
30
Program Courses
COMM110-Interpersonal Communication
3
CRIM101-Introduction to Criminal Justice
3
CRIM106-Introduction to Corrections
3
CRIM201-Criminal Law
3
CRIM202-Constitutional Law
3
CRIM206-Juvenile Justice
3
CRIM210-Community-based Corrections
3
CRIM214-Organized Crime
3
HPED150-Concepts of Physical Fitness
1

Choose SOCL102-Contemporary Social Problems or SOCL110-

Minority Groups and Relations

3
Choose two: HSRV116, PSYC/SOCL204 or PSYC214
6
TOTAL CREDITS
34
Computer Literacy: 0 to 3 Credits
Is fulfilled with CISM125, testing out or reviewed departmental portfolio.
TOTAL REQUIRED FOR DEGREE:
64