Criminal Justice
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for the A.A.S. Criminal Justice degree may be met in four semesters. This schedule is an example of one of many possible schedules that might be followed by a full-time student. Many students attending Finger Lakes Community College who have work and/or family obligations choose a different sequence of courses and take more than four semesters to fulfill the requirementsof the degree. Similarly, students who find they need to take some preparatory course work may plan a schedule that takes more than four semesters to complete. All students should consult their advisor when they plan their schedules.
First Semester (16 Credit hours)
- ENG 101 Freshman English (3)
- PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)
- SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology (3)
- CJC 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
- CJC 105 Criminal Law (3)
- Health/Physical Education Elective (1)
Second Semester (16 Credit hours)
- ENG 102 Introduction to Literature (3)
- CJC 110 Criminal Procedure Law (3)
- CJC 117 Issues in Constitutional Law(3)
- Social Science Elective (3)
- Mathematics Elective (3)
- Health/Physical Education Elective (1)
Third Semester (16/17 Credit hours)
- CJC 200 Cooperative Education or six credits of CJC electives (6)
- Criminal Justice Elective (3)
- Science Elective (3/4)
- Social Science Elective (3)
- Health/Physical Education Elective (1)
Fourth Semester (16/17 Credit hours)
- COM 110 Public Speaking (3)
- CJC 210 Family Court (3)
- Criminal Justice Elective (3)
- Science Elective (3/4)
- General Elective (3)
- Health/Physical Education Elective (1)
Subject Areas For Transfer Opportunities
Within the A.A.S. Criminal Justice degree program students may wish to select courses that reflect the students interests and goals. The articulation agreements which support transfer from Finger Lakes Community College to four-year institutions are discussed in more detail in the "Transfer Opportunities" section.
By appropriate course selection in consultation with a faculty advisor, students pursuing the A.A.S. Criminal Justice degree may prepare for transfer to upper-division study in the subject areas listed:
- Police Science
- Probation Assistant
- Youth And/or Community Service
- Officer Corrections