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Dec 05, 2025
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Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 Academic Catalog
Criminal Justice A.A.S.
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School: Business and Professional Careers
Academic Dept: Criminal Justice and Paralegal
HEGIS: 5505
Important Note about Program Requirements
The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2025 to Summer 2026. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.
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Program Description
The Criminal Justice A.A.S. program at SUNY Westchester Community College provides a thorough foundation of the criminal justice system, covering key areas such as law enforcement, the court system, and corrections. Students explore the causes of crime, criminal law, and investigative techniques, while gaining insight into current issues like technological advancements and ethical challenges in criminal justice. This program prepares graduates for entry-level positions across federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as roles in private sector security. Through coursework in criminology, law, and criminal procedure, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills essential for success in this impactful field. Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will: - Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively and efficiently at the entry-level of employment within law enforcement.
- Demonstrate skills that will allow independent learning of new and emerging theories and technologies and their application to the law enforcement field of Criminal Justice.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the applicable terminology, case law, procedural law, and policies in regard to law enforcement and their roles in the criminal justice field.
- Demonstrate appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills which include data organization, analysis, and interpretation for the purpose of analyzing and solving problems in the criminal justice field.
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Demonstrate the ability to recognize computer and forensic technology and the use of such for law enforcement purposes. -
Demonstrate an understanding of the three components of the criminal justice system and the process by which they work together. -
Demonstrate an understanding of report writing and showcase writing techniques used in the field of criminal justice and academia. Program Notes
No additional notes for this program. Program Requirements
62 credits are required for the degree: - General Education - 25 credits
- Required Degree Courses - 37 credits
General Education Requirements - 25 Credits Where specific courses are not listed within the categories above, courses must be selected from the list of all general education courses . Required Degree Courses - 37 credits - Major Elective (12 credits): select FOUR of the following
Program Map
The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Minimum Total Credits: 62 |
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