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Dec 08, 2025
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2025-2026 Catalog
Criminal Justice, A.A.
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For more information contact:
Rita Dondlinger, Program Chair - Lincoln Campus
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
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Criminal Justice Associate of Arts Degree Requirements
The Associate of Arts degree is for students who plan to complete their first two years of a bachelor’s degree before transferring to a four-year institution. For more specific information based on the institution to which you want to transfer, please visit: https://www.southeast.edu/transfer-information/
Not all courses will be available every term or at all campuses. A course may only meet one graduation requirement. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor and receiving institution to determine courses that will meet the requirement for the student’s field of study. ACFS 1015 Success@SCC
All Criminal Justice Associate of Arts students are required to take ACFS 1015 Success@SCC in their first semester of the program. Choose 7 additional courses to meet the 62 credit requirement.
Electives
NOTE: The following courses are standard requirements for Criminal Justice majors at many, but not all, four-year schools. Schedule an appointment with an advisor for more specific advice. Select seven of the eight elective courses listed below for a minimum of 21 hours. Choose one of the following:
And choose one of the following:
Mathematics/Logic
The prerequisite for math courses must have been taken within the past 3 years.
-If MATH 1400 and MATH 1600 are both taken, one will count as elective credit. -If MATH 1150 and MATH 1200 are both taken, students will not receive credit for also taking MATH 1300 NOTE: It is recommended that you consult your program advisor to determine which MATH course to enroll in. Natural Science with Lab
Science requirements vary depending on transfer institutions and majors. Some colleges/majors require that you take science courses in two different subjects. Some colleges/majors require that you take at least one lab science. Check with your Program Advisor and an Advisor for your major at your receiving institution for recommendations. Choose two of the following, including one lab course (4 or 5 credit hours). Humanities
Humanities requirements vary depending on your intended transfer institution and major. Check with a SCC advisor as well as an advisor at your receiving institution, to help you select your Humanities courses. Select one course from three of the four groups for a minimum of 9 hours. No two courses from the same group. Group 1: Literature/Journalism
Group 2: History/Philosophy
Group 3: Creative/Fine/Performing Arts
Literature/Journalism/Communication
Creative/Fine/Performing Arts
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Social Science requirements vary depending on your intended transfer institution and major. It is recommended you check with an SCC advisor to help you select your Social Science courses. Select one course from three of the four groups for a minimum of 9 hours. No two courses from the same group. Group 1: Anthropology/Psychology/Sociology
Group 2: Economics/Political Science
Group 3: Geography/Education/Physical Education
Anthropology/Psychology/Sociology
Economics/Political Science
Geography/Education/Physical Education
Culture & Gender Studies
Check with a program advisor, as well as an advisor at your receiving institution, for recommendations. Choose one course: |
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