Criminal Justice

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home

Associate's DegreeCIP: 43.0103

The Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice is designed for students preparing to transfer to ASU-Jonesboro to obtain a baccalaureate degree in the field of criminology. Credit may be awarded to those students who have completed certified law enforcement training.

Credits

60 credits

Dates

Since Jul 1996

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Criminal Justice

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home

Associate's DegreeCIP: 43.0103

Credits

60 credits

Dates

Since Jul 1996

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningMonitoringWritingCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingManagement of Personnel ResourcesSocial PerceptivenessActive LearningInstructingLearning StrategiesSystems Evaluation

Knowledge

Administration and ManagementEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityEducation and TrainingPersonnel and Human ResourcesMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyBuilding and ConstructionEconomics and AccountingMechanicalBiology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionInformation OrderingNear VisionMathematical Reasoning

Tasks

Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to inv
Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
Read and review subordinates' reports to ensure legal standards are met and there are no mistakes.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as criminal law, d
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Identify environmental contamination sources.
Coordinate on-site activities for environmental cleanup or remediation projects to ensure compliance
Identify and apply for project funding.
Coordinate or direct development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to ensu
Manage wind project costs to stay within budget limits.
Lead or support negotiations involving tax agreements or abatements, power purchase agreements, land
Supervise employees or subcontractors to ensure quality of work or adherence to safety regulations o
Train or coordinate the training of employees in operations, safety, environmental issues, or techni
Track and maintain records for wind operations, such as site performance, downtime events, parts usa
Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of c
Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as a
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compli
Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new pro
Review all regulatory agency submission materials to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness,
Direct the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence.
Develop and review regulatory strategies, development plans, and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products.
Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize i
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate ac
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

Technology

Office suite softwareElectronic mail softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareCompliance softwareDocument management softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareGeographic information systemComputer aided design CAD softwareEnterprise application integration softwareAccounting softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareHelpdesk or call center softwareMap creation softwareComputer based training softwareWord processing softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareOperating system softwareSpreadsheet softwareFacilities management softwareProject management softwareInternet browser softwareData base management system softwareContent workflow software

Tools

35 millimeter camerasAudio recording equipmentAutomated external defibrillators AEDBase station radiosBiohazard suitsBody armorBreathalyzersBulletproof vestsCrime scene tape measuresDesktop computersDigital camerasDigital video camerasDistance measuring wheelsDrug testing kitsExplosive detectorsBody wire recording devicesCarousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDigital audio recordersDigital calculatorsDigital video disk DVD playersElectroshock weaponsGlobal positioning system GPS receiversLaptop computersLaser facsimile machines

Work Values

IndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsAchievementSupport

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Occupations this program prepares you for