2025-2026 Adrian College Academic Catalog

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice (62 Hours)

Essential Liberal Arts Courses (31 hours)

Required

CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3
CCC102Public Speaking

3
 
MATH100Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

4
Or
MATH101Intermediate Algebra

4
 
XXXX
Scientific Inquiry

4
XXXX
Experiential Learning

2

Great Conversation Series (12 hours)

Select 4 out of the five courses

GCON110Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life

3
GCON120Great Conversation: Western Civilization

3
GCON130GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization

3
GCON140GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art

3
GCON150GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen

3

Criminal Justice Associate’s Core (21 hours)

Required

SOC104Introduction to Sociology

3
SOC385Social Research Methods

3
SCJ225Intro to Criminal & Juvenile Justice

3
SCJ360Criminology & Prevention

3
SCJ363Corrections and Rehabilitation

3
SCJ366Criminal Law

3
SCJ393Criminal Procedure & the Courts

3

Criminal Justice Electives (3 hours)

Choose 3 hours required from the following:

SCJ361Police and Urban Society

3
SCJ364Drugs in American Society

3
SCJ400Freedom of Expression and Crime

3

Note:

  • General elective credit hours will vary dependent upon the following degree requirements:
    • Must complete a minimum of 62 credit hours
    • Must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework at the 300 or 400-level
  • Courses requiring prerequisites and corequisites are noted on the course which can be found in the course description section of the catalog.