Criminal Justice
An Arts and Sciences A.A. Degree Program (Transfer)
For Curriculum Information Contact the Social Sciences and Teacher Education Division—
Room ST-149—410-772-4832

The Criminal Justice option is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice. It is designed to prepare students who plan to ultimately serve the community on a local, state, or national level in the fields of law enforcement, parole and probation, juvenile justice corrections, law or criminal justice research. Articulation has been established with the University of Baltimore and the University of Maryland, College Park and it is recommended that students acquaint themselves with the course requirements of the institution to which they plan to transfer. Police academy graduates may also receive credit for prior learning and should contact criminal justice coordinator.

The Computer Forensics option is for those students who plan to pursue entry level careers in the emerging field of computer forensics or are seeking advanced skill in the examination and preservation of electronic evidence using computer forensics standards and documentation. Computer Forensics involves the examination and preservation of electronic evidence for use in legal proceedings, administrative hearings, information technology and business. Articulation has been established with the University of Baltimore, and it is recommended that students acquaint themselves with the course requirements of the institution to which they plan to transfer.

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE Credits (General education core credits in excess of 36 will transfer as general electives or courses related to the major. Each student’s total of general education and
required courses must equal at least 60 semester hours of credit.)