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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS

Applied Science Division

This two-year transfer degree leads to an Associate in Arts Degree. The curriculum is designed for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in various areas of criminal justice. It provides students with the background in criminal justice and general studies necessary for advanced work at a four-year college or university. Students are advised to check with the institution to which they are transferring or an advisor at Rend Lake College for any additional requirements.

Total Hours: 64

First Semester		Credit Hours
CRJS 1201	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3.00
CRJS 1203	Introduction to Corrections	3.00
ENGL 1101	Rhetoric and Composition I	3.00
POLI 1101	State and Local Government	3.00
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology	3.00
		15

Second Semester
CSCI 1101	Introduction to Computers	3.00
ENGL 1102	Rhetoric and Composition II	3.00
HEA 1101	Health Education	2.00
MATH 1107	Contemporary College Math	3.00
PSYC 2101	Introduction to Psychology	3.00
SPCH 1101	Principles of Effective Speaking	3.00
		17

Third Semester
	Elective	3.00
	Elective - Art/Music	3.00
	Elective - Fine Arts/Humanities	3.00
BIO 1101	College Biology	5.00
CRJS 1202	Criminology	3.00
		17

Fourth Semester
	Elective - Fine Arts/Humanities	3.00
	Elective - Science	3.00
	Electives	6.00
MATH 1105	Basic Concepts of Statistics	3.00
		15