CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Generalist (CRJ.GEN.AAS)

Associate in Applied Science Auburn Hills

This program provides experiences related to criminology, criminal law, legal procedures, and social values.

The Criminal Justice Generalist program provides students with an educational background in police procedures and administration, plus extensive experience in additional subjects relating to the criminal justice field. Graduation fulfills entrance requirements for the Police Academy at OCC.

Graduates choosing not to pursue sworn police officer status may be employed as civil servants or choose to continue their education at the bachelor level.

Students selecting this major are strongly advised to meet with an OCC counselor throughout their program of study.

Major Requirements Credits Credits
CRJ 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CRJ 1030 Police Communications 3
CRJ 1120 Criminal Law and Administration of Justice 3
CRJ 1220 Criminal Evidence and Procedures 3
CRJ 2403 Field Project 3
SOC 2510● Sociology 3
SOC 2610● Introduction to Criminology 3

Requirements - Select minimum 30 credits
CRJ 1050 Introduction to Security and Risk Management 3
CRJ 1060 Introduction to Corrections 3
CRJ 1110 Police Patrol Administration and Procedures 3
CRJ 2154 Ballistics, Firearms and Explosive Identification 4
CRJ 2200 Criminal Investigation and Case Preparation 4
CRJ 2220 Juvenile Procedures 3
CRJ 2254 Fingerprint Classification and Identification 4
CRJ 2260 Substance Abuse Investigation 3
CRJ 2310 Interview and Interrogation Techniques 3
CRJ 2320 Police Administration 3
CRJ 2364 Crime Scene Photography 4
CRJ 2420 Community Relations in Criminal Justice 3
 
See Graduation Requirements for an Associate in Applied Science Degree.
 
Necessary Electives to Total 62
 
NOTE: Completion of a Police Academy is required to become a sworn officer in the Criminal Justice field.
 
1 Transfer students should select ENG 1510.
● Course may be used to meet General Education requirements.