Criminal Justice

Associate in Science Degree Program

Hegis Code: 5505	Admissions: 1-800-724-0833 ext. 5018 or 5022
NYSED Code: 79415	admissions@sunyulster.edu

Program Description
Students who complete this program earn an Associate in Science degree. The Criminal Justice program is designed to offer an educational experience for criminal justice practitioners, individuals seeking employment in the field, and concerned citizens wishing to become better informed about the administration of justice. Graduates can expect their college studies to prepare them to go on to baccalaureate studies or to accept employment related to criminal justice.

Employment Potential
Graduates of the program have obtained professional careers in the criminal justice system at the local, state, and federal levels. Although some graduates begin their careers immediately after completing this Associate in Science degree, most continue their academic studies at a four-year institution and embark on their careers after completing baccalaureate degree requirements. In addition, some graduates become lawyers after attending law school.

SUNY Ulster's Criminal Justice graduates are currently pursuing careers with the Secret Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs, Border Patrol, New York State Police, New York Department of Corrections Services, New York State University Police, New York State Attorney Generals Office, New York /New Jersey Port Authority Police, Ulster County District Attorney's Office, Ulster County Sheriff's Department, Ulster County Probation Department, and various local police departments, including New York City.

Requirements for Program Entry

High School diploma or equivalent
Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment

Developmental Assistance Available
For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements, or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster's Learning Center, Times Square math lab, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.

For More Information
James Truitt, Program Coordinator

Criminal Justice and Police Basic Training
Office: Hardenbergh Hall, HAR 120
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 5156 or
845:687-5156
E-mail: truittj@sunyulster.edu

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Curriculum Click on the Course Number for the course description.
First Semester
Course Number	Description	Credits
CRJ 101	Criminal Justice System	3
ENG 101	College English I	3
MAT 105 or higher	College Algebra I or higher level mathematics	3-4
SOC 101	Principles of Sociology	3
Elective *	Program Elective	3-4
Semester Credits		15-17
Second Semester
COM 103 or COM 105	Oral Communication or Public Speaking	3
CRJ 218	Scientific and Legal Aspects of Investigation	4
ENG 102	College English II	3
LIB 111	Information Literacy	1
Elective *	Arts or Foreign Language	3
Elective **	History Elective	3
Semester Credits		17
Third Semester
CRJ 215	Constitutional Criminal Procedure	3
POS 201	American Government	3
PSY 101	General Psychology	3
SOC 203	Criminology	3
Elective *	Program Elective	3-4
Semester Credits		15-16
Fourth Semester
CRJ 231	Contemporary Issues in Justice	3
PHI 205 or PHI 210	Ethics or Professional Ethics	3
SOC 206 or PSY 203	Social Problems or Abnormal Psychology	3
Elective	Natural Science Elective	3-4
Elective **	Elective	3
Semester Credits		15-16
Total Credits		62-65
NOTE: Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements.
* Selected from BUS 161, CSC 101, REC 117and/or any CRJ, EMT or HUS course. ** Liberal Arts elective or CRJ elective by advisement. ENG 101 is a pre/co-requisite for all history courses and for all 200-level sociology course.

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(Last Revised May, 2010)