Criminal Justice, A.A.S.

For more information contact:

Rita Dondlinger, Program Chair
402-323-3459, 800-642-4075 ext. 3459,
rdondlinger@southeast.edu

or the College Admissions Office
Beatrice 402-228-8214, 800-233-5027 ext. 1214
Lincoln 402-437-2600, 800-642-4075 ext. 2600

General Education Requirements

GELO #1: Speech Communication

SPCH 1090 - Fundamentals of Human Communication
Credits: 3

GELO #2: Written Communication

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
Credits: 3

GELO #4: Global Awareness and Citizenship

SOCI 1020 - Diversity in Society
Credits: 3

Students must take 2 additional classes from 2 different GELOs below. Credits: 6

GELO #3: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

GELO #5: Analytical, Quantitative, and Scientific Reasoning

GELO #6: Career and Life Skills

Total: 15 hours

Criminal Justice Core Courses

All Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science students are required to take ACFS 1015 Success@SCC in their first semester of the program. All courses listed are required.

ACFS 1015 - Success@SCC Credits: 1
CRIM 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRIM 1020 - Introduction to Corrections Credits: 3
CRIM 1030 - Courts & the Judicial Process Credits: 3
CRIM 2000 - Criminal Law Credits: 3
CRIM 2030 - Police and Society Credits: 3
CRIM 2080 - Criminal Procedures Credits: 3
CRIM 2100 - Juvenile Justice Credits: 3
CRIM 2200 - Criminology Credits: 3
CRIM 2240 - Ethics in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRIM 2265 - Criminal Investigation I Credits: 3
CRIM 2270 - Criminal Investigation II Credits: 3
CRIM 2290 - Report Writing in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRIM 2340 - Effective Communications in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRIM 2400 - Introduction to Homeland Security Credits: 3

Total: 43 hours

Advisor Approved Electives

An advisor approved elective can be any Criminal Justice course not listed in the program or any approved elective listed below. The list of approved courses is a partial list. Student will need to see an advisor if wanting to take a course that is not on the partial list.

BIOS 1010 - General Biology Credits: 4
BSAD 1010 - Microsoft Applications I Credits: 3
BSAD 1020 - Microsoft Applications II & Data Analytics Credits: 3
BSAD 1090 - Business Law I Credits: 3
BSAD 1100 - Business Law II Credits: 3
FSDT 1350 - Basic Nutrition Credits: 3
HMRS 1100 - Communication Skills in Human Services Credits: 3
HMRS 1302 - Crisis Intervention Credits: 3
HMRS 2361 - Domestic Abuse Credits: 3
HMRS 2362 - Child Abuse Credits: 3
OFFT 2200 - Legal Processes Credits: 3
PHED 1000 - Lifetime Wellness Credits: 3
PHED 1060 - Fitness Throughout Life Credits: 2
PSYC 1250 - Interpersonal Relations Credits: 3
PSYC 1810 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 2960 - Life-span Human Development Credits: 3
PSYC 2980 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
SIGN 1010 - Beginning American Sign Language I Credits: 4
SIGN 1020 - Beginning American Sign Language II Credits: 4
SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SPAN 1010 - Elementary Spanish I Credits: 5
SPAN 1020 - Elementary Spanish II Credits: 5