Department website: https://www.atu.edu/behaviorsci/
The Associate of Science degree program in Criminal Justice is designed primarily for students interested in police work at levels other than federal. This degree will provide the basic, foundational knowledge to supplement the police academy experience.
Completion of the requirement for the associate’s degree will provide the necessary background for those continuing study towards a bachelor’s degree.
Students who complete the program will demonstrate:
- knowledge of criminological theories, qualitative research methods, and institutional practices used in the criminal justice profession.
- knowledge of crime and the criminal justice system as it relates to broader social and institutional patterns in society by drawing on and integrating sociological and psychological theories.
- an awareness of and ability to follow ethical guidelines and communicate in a manner that is both professional and recognizes diverse perspectives.
- the ability to work collaboratively on class projects or on community based projects focused on social issues related to criminal justice.
