Build the foundation for your law enforcement career
Whether you are a recent high-school graduate, a military veteran, or a law enforcement
professional with 20 years of experience, the Criminal Justice A.S. at Jefferson can
prepare you for a successful future in law enforcement.
A degree in criminal justice prepares you for professional employment as a police
investigator, corrections officer, crime lab technician, probation officer, and dozens
of other roles.
Graduate ready for future studies at a four-year college or a law enforcement academy or put your skills to work right away.
This program offers:
- Strong foundation in criminal procedures and policies
- Options for in-depth studies in criminology and juvenile detention
- Career preparation whether you’re a rookie or an experienced professional
Learn the law and the skills to enforce it
When you complete the Criminal Justice A.S. degree you will be able to:
- Read, understand, and interpret written information and prepare written reports
- Apply laws, policies, procedures, and directives in criminal-justice settings
- Communicate effectively
- Understand the organizational structure of criminal justice agencies
Contact Enrollment Services for Application and Admissions Information
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Transfer to the bachelor’s program of your choice
While the Criminal Justice A.S. prepares students to enter many law enforcement training programs, approximately 60 percent of our graduates choose to continue their education at area colleges and universities.
Formal transfer agreements with the following institutions make transfer especially smooth:
- SUNY Canton, Emergency Management B.T.
- SUNY Potsdam, Criminal Justice B.A.
For Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Students: Students who are Criminal Justice graduates of Bohlen Technical Center in Watertown, Sackett Technical Center in Glenfield, Southwest Technical Center in Gouverneur or Burten Tamer Technical Center in Mexico are eligible for up to 6 college credits from Jefferson.
Suggested 4-Semester Pathway
The four-semester pathway is intended for the typical college-ready student. Always look at placement scores, AP, and previous college credits to ensure proper placement in the first and subsequent semesters.
| Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CRJ 102: Criminal Administrative Procedures | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| PSY 133: Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Lab Science Elective | 4 |
| SOC 245: Criminology | 3 |
| Semester 3 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PED 192: Physical Conditioning | 1 |
| CRJ 224: Criminal Justice Report Writing | 3 |
| CRJ 233: Basic Firearms or CRJ 207: Community Corrections |
|
| CIS 110: Introduction to Computing and Applications | 3 |
| CRJ 201: Ethics in Police Culture | 3 |
| US History and Civic Engagement (HIS 150: American History to 1877/HIS 151: American History 1877 to Present) | 3 |
| Semester 4 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| POL 121: Introduction to American Government/POL 122: State and Local Government or World Language | 3 |
| PSY 235: Abnormal Psychology or STA 211: Managing Conflict |
3 |
| PE Elective | 1 |
| CRJ 211: Practicum in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ Elective | 3 |
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Degree requirements for Criminal Justice A.S.
| Major Requirements (21 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CRJ 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 102: Criminal Administrative Procedures | 3 |
| CRJ 201: Ethics in Police Culture | 3 |
| CRJ 224: Criminal Justice Report Writing | 3 |
| CRJ 233: Basic Firearms or CRJ 207: Community Corrections |
3 |
| CRJ 211: Practicum in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Criminal Justice Elective | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Requirements (28 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| STA 151: Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSY 133: Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| US History and Civic Engagement HIS 150: American History to 1877 or HIS 151: American History from 1877 to Present) |
3 |
| SOC 144: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 245: Criminology | 3 |
| MTH 144: Elementary Statistics or MTH 174: Mathematical Probability & Statistics 1 |
3 |
| Laboratory Science | 4 |
| Chose one of the following courses: POL 121: Introduction to American Government or POL 122: State and Local Government or World Language (ARA, ASL, FRE, GER, ITA, LAT, SPA) |
3 |
| Chose one of the following two courses: PSY 235: Physiological Disorders & Mental Health or STA 211: Managing Conflict |
3 |
| Computer Science Requirement (3 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CIS 110: Introduction to Computing and Applications | 3 |
| Physical Education Requirements (2 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PED 192: Physical Conditioning | 1 |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 |
Total Credit Hours 60
| College Foundations | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| INT 111: College Foundations | 1 |
| Criminal Justice Requirements (18 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CRJ 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 102: Criminal Administrative Procedures | 3 |
| CRJ 224: Criminal Justice Report Writing | 3 |
| CRJ 233: Basic Firearms or CLS 101: Critical Reading or Thinking |
3 |
| CRJ 211: Practicum in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Criminal Justice Electives | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Requirements (40 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| MTH 144: Elementary Statistics or higher Mathematics course (except MTH 148 or MTH 149)1 |
3 |
| POL 121: Introduction to American Government or POL 122: State and Local Government |
3 |
| PSY 133: Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 235: Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 144: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 244: Social Problems or SOC 245: Criminology or SOC 246: Juvenile Delinquency |
3 |
| STA 151: Public Speaking or STA 211: Managing Conflict |
3 |
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 |
| Mathematics or Science Elective | 3 |
| Choose TWO courses from two different areas: Area 1: HIS 150: American History to 1877 or HIS 151: American History from 1877 to Present) |
6 |
| Computer Science Requirement (3 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CIS 110: Introduction to Computing and Applications | 3 |
| Physical Education Requirements (2 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PED 192: Physical Conditioning | 1 |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 |
Total Credit Hours 64
| Advising Notes: | |
|---|---|
| 1Select from the area of Mathematics in the SUNY General Education course list. |
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