AA in Criminal Justice

ASC1006 - Mastering eLearning

Credits: 1

Helps students new to Florida Tech and online learning to adjust to the university and acquire essential academic and administrative survival skills (online classroom behavior, academic honesty, study skills, etc.) that enhance academic integration into college.

CRM1000 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

Requirement(s): Basic computer skills.

Credits: 3

CRM1246 - Introduction to Law and the Legal System

Prerequisite: CRM 1000

Credits: 3

Introduces the history, structures and processes of the U.S. legal system. Covers the basic legal concept. Includes due process, structure of the U.S. court system, civil and criminal procedure, and case law concepts.

CRM2002 - Correctional Systems

Prerequisite: COM 1001 or WRI 1001 or COM 1101, CRM 1000

Credits: 3

Overviews the origins, evolution, theory, practice and current problems of correctional systems. Includes the history of corrections in the U.S., short-term detention and jails, state and federal prisons, inmate topologies, capital punishment, correctional law, probation/parole and community corrections.

CRM2201 - Criminology

Prerequisite: COM 1102, PSY 1411

Credits: 3

Examines the causes of criminal behavior. Also examines ethical issues, policy implication and research.

CRM2203 - Delinquency and Prevention

Prerequisite: CRM 2201

Credits: 3

Explores the nature and extent of the delinquency, the risk factors involved in delinquent behavior and victimization, and the juvenile justice system. Reviews and addresses prevention and diversion programs, and best practices.

CRM2244 - Substantive Criminal Law

Prerequisite: CRM 1246

Credits: 3

Discusses the creation and application of substantive criminal law. Includes the nature and origins of criminal law, substantive due process, elements of criminal liability, the doctrine of complicity, uncompleted crimes, defenses to criminal liability, and the elements of crimes against persons, habitation, property and public order.

CRM2702 - Criminal Investigations

Prerequisite: COM 1001 or COM 1101 or WRI 1001, CRM 1000

Credits: 3

Explores the fundamental components of interviewing and investigations. Covers investigative practices in apprehending suspects and preparing criminal cases. Includes an in-depth examination of the science and art of criminal investigations, and gathering and analyzing evidence. Stresses overall management of major cases.

HUM2051 - Civilization 1: Ancient through Medieval

Prerequisite: COM 1102

Credits: 3

Introduces civilization from its early development to the European Renaissance. Emphasizes the interpretation of primary texts that reflect the intellectual and historical changes in society. The first of two interdisciplinary courses.

PSY1411 - Introduction to Psychology

Credits: 3

Overviews psychological processes, including both areas in which psychology is a natural science (physiological psychology, sensation and perception, basic learning and cognition) and a social science (motivation, human development, personality, social interaction, psychopathology and psychotherapy).

PSY2510 - Research and Computer Literacy

Prerequisite: COM 1001 or COM 1101 or WRI 1001

Credits: 3

Addresses the research and computer literacy needs of psychology, behavioral and social science students. Includes reading, evaluating and summarizing scientific literature; scientific writing (APA format); research terminology; and proper document and presentation format.