CALHOUN
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CALHOUN
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
About the Concentration
About the Concentration
Calhoun Community College offers an Associate Degree
with a concentration in Criminal Justice to prepare students
to transfer to a senior institution or to pursue employment in
a security or criminal justice environment. The classes are
offered both day and evening at the Decatur and Huntsville
campuses.
Calhoun Community College offers an Associate Degree
with a concentration in Criminal Justice to prepare students
to transfer to a senior institution or to pursue employment in
a security or criminal justice environment. The classes are
offered both day and evening at the Decatur and Huntsville
campuses.
How Do I Apply?
How Do I Apply?
Everyone must submit an application for admission to
either the Admissions Office on the Decatur campus or to
the Huntsville campus. At that time, you’ll receive further
information on admissions requirements.
Everyone must submit an application for admission to
either the Admissions Office on the Decatur campus or to
the Huntsville campus. At that time, you’ll receive further
information on admissions requirements.
How Much Will it Cost?
How Much Will it Cost?
Tuition at Calhoun — the fees paid to take classes— is
among the lowest in the area. Refer to Calhoun’s website at
www.calhoun.edu for current tuition and fees schedule.
Since the college does not have dormitories, the only other
costs will be for transportation to and from class and books
and supplies. And, if you need help with college costs, the
Office of Student Financial Services has information on
grants, work study, scholarships, and loans.
Tuition at Calhoun — the fees paid to take classes— is
among the lowest in the area. Refer to Calhoun’s website at
www.calhoun.edu for current tuition and fees schedule.
Since the college does not have dormitories, the only other
costs will be for transportation to and from class and books
and supplies. And, if you need help with college costs, the
Office of Student Financial Services has information on
grants, work study, scholarships, and loans.
Career Opportunities in the Field
Career Opportunities in the Field
Graduates with a concentration in Criminal Justice can
pursue a wide range of Correction, Law Enforcement and
Security opportunities. Compensation will depend on the
type and size of the agency of employment, and in many
cases, the education attained at the time of employment.
Graduates with a concentration in Criminal Justice can
pursue a wide range of Correction, Law Enforcement and
Security opportunities. Compensation will depend on the
type and size of the agency of employment, and in many
cases, the education attained at the time of employment.
For program information, please call
Jim Stewart at 256-890-4785
or jim.stewart@calhoun.edu
For program information, please call
Jim Stewart at 256-890-4785
or jim.stewart@calhoun.edu
Rev. 3/16
Rev. 3/16
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CURRICULUM
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CURRICULUM
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS
ORI 110 Freshman Seminar ....................................................1
ENG 101 English Composition I ..............................................3
ENG 102 English Composition II.............................................3
Literature Sequence (Choose from ENG 251/252,
ENG 261/262, ENG 271/272) ...............................................6
Fine Arts Elective (Choose from ART 100, ART 203,
ART 204, MUS 101, THR 120).............................................3
SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking ............................3
Math Elective (MTH 110 OR MTH 112)...................................3
Natural Sciences Electives(must include lab experiences) ......8
History Sequence (Choose from HIS 121/122 or
HIS 201/202) .......................................................................6
Social/Behavioral Sciences (other than history)......................6
ORI 110 Freshman Seminar ....................................................1
ENG 101 English Composition I ..............................................3
ENG 102 English Composition II.............................................3
Literature Sequence (Choose from ENG 251/252,
ENG 261/262, ENG 271/272) ...............................................6
Fine Arts Elective (Choose from ART 100, ART 203,
ART 204, MUS 101, THR 120).............................................3
SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking ............................3
Math Elective (MTH 110 OR MTH 112)...................................3
Natural Sciences Electives(must include lab experiences) ......8
History Sequence (Choose from HIS 121/122 or
HIS 201/202) .......................................................................6
Social/Behavioral Sciences (other than history)......................6
Total ......................................................................................42
Total ......................................................................................42
MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS
MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS
CRJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice ...............................3
Criminal Justice core elective (choose one of the following:
CRJ 110, CRJ 150, CRJ 160) ..........................................3
CIS 146 Microcomputer Applications......................................3
Social/Behavioral Science elective...........................................3
*Criminal Justice electives (Choose four of the following:
CRJ 110, CRJ 130, CRJ 140, CRJ 146, CRJ 150,
CRJ 157, CRJ 160, CRJ 208, CRJ 209, CRJ 216,
CRJ 220, CRJ 230, CRJ 256, CRJ 280, CRJ 290) ....10-12
CRJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice ...............................3
Criminal Justice core elective (choose one of the following:
CRJ 110, CRJ 150, CRJ 160) ..........................................3
CIS 146 Microcomputer Applications......................................3
Social/Behavioral Science elective...........................................3
*Criminal Justice electives (Choose four of the following:
CRJ 110, CRJ 130, CRJ 140, CRJ 146, CRJ 150,
CRJ 157, CRJ 160, CRJ 208, CRJ 209, CRJ 216,
CRJ 220, CRJ 230, CRJ 256, CRJ 280, CRJ 290) ....10-12
Total .................................................................................22-24
Total .................................................................................22-24
TOTAL CREDITS...............................................................64-66
TOTAL CREDITS...............................................................64-66
*Students intending to transfer should consult with their major
advisor in selecting their CRJ electives.
*Students intending to transfer should consult with their major
advisor in selecting their CRJ electives.
Calhoun Community College
Calhoun Community College
P.O. Box 2216 • Decatur, AL 35609-2216 • 256-306-2500
www.calhoun.edu
P.O. Box 2216 • Decatur, AL 35609-2216 • 256-306-2500
www.calhoun.edu
Your Community. Your College. Your Future.
Your Community. Your College. Your Future.
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