A.S. Criminal Justice

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Serve effectively with an online criminal justice associate degree

For some, the words “criminal justice” conjure up CSI-type TV shows. For others, it means a post-military career opportunity. For still others, it represents the fulfillment of a long-held dream of creating a safer, better world.

From policing to victim advocacy, most careers in criminal justice require some higher education degree -- perhaps because few careers have the impact to literally change the world the way criminal justice does.

Earn an online associate degree in criminal justice and learn the inner workings of a system dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others and deterring crime.

From law enforcement and court systems to corrections and homeland security, an online associate degree in criminal justice equips you with the foundational knowledge and skills to jumpstart an exciting career in a unique field that’s dedicated to protecting, serving, and preserving public safety.

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Program Overview

Become a world-changer in your community

With Franklin University's A.S. Criminal Justice, you'll learn fundamental principles about the U.S. criminal justice system, including crime prevention, deterrence and control.

You’ll be introduced to a theoretical framework of criminal behavior, intervention techniques, and ethics and leadership. You will also compare and contrast the workings of the three sub-systems of the criminal justice system. More importantly, you’ll learn how to increase communication, collaboration and working relationships among diverse populations.

And because our faculty are real-world criminal justice administrators, you’ll also benefit firsthand from their years on the job, learning not just the theories behind the principles, but also how apply them to real-life work.

At Franklin, you need just 60 credit hours of core, major and general courses to graduate. Plus, you can take 100 percent of your classes online and earn your degree, without disrupting your life or work schedule.

Get on the fast path to a career helping reduce crime with modern-day technologies and applied theories by earning your online associate degree in criminal justice from Franklin in less than two years. Plus, when you’re ready, we make it easy to seamlessly transition to Franklin’s bachelor’s degree program, B.S. Criminal Justice Administration, so you can take your career to the next level.

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Earn your degree on your terms by taking classes 100% online. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin was built from the ground-up to satisfy the needs of adult learners. Our seamless transfer process and team of academic advisors will help ease your transition to becoming a student, while our flexible course schedules help to balance your education with work, family, and life. Get started on your future today.

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Curriculum & Course Descriptions

60 Semester Hours

Fundamental General Education

English Composition

ENG 120 - College Writing (4)

In this course, students acquire the writing competencies necessary for completing analytical and argumentative papers supported by secondary research. A variety of assignments, beginning with personal reflections, build upon one another, as students develop ideas that respond to, critique, and synthesize the positions of others. Students systematize and organize knowledge in ways that will help them in all their courses. The course also emphasizes the elements of critical reading, effective writing style, appropriate grammar and mechanics, clarity of language, and logical and cohesive development. It culminates in submission of an extended, documented research paper.

Mathematics

MATH 160 - College Algebra (4)

This course is designed to prepare students for Applied Calculus and Discrete Mathematics and to provide the mathematical background needed for the analytic reasoning used in other courses. Topics include functions and their graphs, including exponential and logarithmic functions; complex numbers; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; basic principles of counting and probability; and other selected topics. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).

OR MATH 215 - Statistical Concepts (4)

This course introduces you to statistics with applications to various areas. The course covers both descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics included are: sampling techniques, data types, experiments; measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, graphical displays of data, basic probability concepts, binomial and normal probability distributions, sampling distributions and Central Limit Theorem; confidence intervals, hypothesis tests of a mean, or a proportion for one or two populations, and linear regression.

AND

Choose MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra as the prerequisite to MATH 160. Choose either MATH 140 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning or MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra as the prerequisite to MATH 215. Prerequisite course can count as a University Elective.

Science

6 credits from the following types of courses:
Two courses from the Science discipline. One course must have a lab component.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

POSC 204 - American Government (3)

The course examines the complex political and legal environment of public administration. Students learn how politics, law, and the structure and principles of American government impact citizens, public policy, and the administration of public and nonprofit organizations. Students apply fundamental political theories and administrative law principles in administrative contexts. Students pursuing the Public Administration major should take this course prior to beginning their specialization course work.

AND

3 credits from the following types of courses:
Choose from the Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, or Sociology disciplines.

Arts & Humanities

HUMN 211 - Introduction to Critical Ethics (2)

Critical Ethics uses critical thinking to get around the limitations of personal belief and indoctrination to get to what ought to be done and why to improve the human condition. Accordingly, the goal of this course is to help the student improve his/her ethical analysis and evaluation skills to help the student do the thing that must be done, when it ought to be done, using critical thinking.

AND

4 credits from the following types of courses:
Choose from the Art, English Literature, Fine Arts, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Religion or Theater disciplines.

Additional General Education

PF 121 - Basic Learning Strategies (2)

This course prepares students to be successful lifelong learners both academically and in their chosen careers. Franklin courses require a high level of self-directed learning and focus on the skills required in the workplace and the classroom that are easily transferrable between the two environments. The course includes strategies for time management, goal setting, reading comprehension, and advancing communication skills, including the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments.

OR PF 321 - Learning Strategies (2)

This course prepares students to be successful lifelong learners both academically and in their chosen careers. Franklin courses require a high level of self-directed learning and focus on the skills required in the workplace and the classroom that are easily transferable between the two environments. The course includes strategies for advancing communication skills, including the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments. The assignments and activities in the course are created to closely simulate teamwork found in the workplace.

AND

COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4)

By using applied critical and creative thinking, students in this course will develop a set of communication skills that will enhance their personal and professional relationships and endeavors. This course will focus on skill development in key areas such as self, perception, listening, verbal messages, conversations, relationships, conflict management, persuasion, and presentation skills.

OR SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4)

This basic public-speaking course intends to improve the student's ability to think critically and to communicate orally. Theory and practice are provided in various speaking situations. Each student is required to speak before an audience, but class work also involves reading, gathering and organizing information, writing, and listening.

AND

4 credits from the following types of courses:
Any General Education course at the 100 or 200 level

Major Area Required

CJAD 210 - Intro to Criminal Justice Administration (4)

This is an introductory course designed to expose students to the various Major elements of the criminal justice system (police, courts, and corrections). Students will learn about the ways in which the various systems interact, the processing of offenders, the various forms of punishment and the alternatives to punishment. The future of the criminal justice system will also be discussed.

CJAD 240 - Introduction to Criminology (4)

This course will focus on theories of crime and types of offending. Topics related the causation, control and prevention of criminal behavior will be addressed in this course.

CJAD 310 - Courts and Criminal Procedure (4)

This course addresses the requirements for processing criminal offenders through the court system. Topics include structure of the court system in the U.S., evidentiary standards, constitutional protections, the role and importance of case law, and the role of the prosecutor and defense attorney in the courts.

CJAD 315 - Policing in America (4)

This course is designed to provide insight into the history and organization of American police agencies from the mid-1800s to the present day. You will learn about the three levels of law enforcement in America. You will be exposed to managerial and organizational concepts commonly employed in American police agencies. You will become familiar with the standards and training generally required to become a police officer in America. The concept of police culture and related issues will also be discussed. You will have the opportunity to consider the history and current status of females and minorities in the American police system. American policing and its relationship to ethics and the power of discretion will be discussed. The operations and functions of patrol officers and detectives will also be discussed in some detail. Included in the discussion of patrol and detective operations will be a discussion of the related importance and impact of the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Supreme Court. The concept of police-community relations will be discussed as will selected philosophies of policing that impact police-community relations. Finally, you will consider the impact of new and emerging technologies on American policing. The impact of the advent of the Department of Homeland Security and related changes in the Post - 9/11 era will also be discussed.

CJAD 320 - Corrections in America (4)

This course considers contemporary corrections in America. This course will include a review of recent corrections-related research and a discussion of the role corrections plays in the criminal justice system. Topics covered will include a historical overview of corrections in America, alternatives to incarceration, types and functions of various prison systems in corrections, and various categories of inmates within the corrections system.

CJAD 340 - Evidence Based Practice & Research (4)

This innovative approach to research describes best practices and data-driven solutions in criminal justice research including quantitative, qualitative, and program evaluation research. Students will be good consumers of research and will have the fundamental knowledge necessary to evaluate research studies, evaluate their value toward their field of interest, and evaluate their usefulness for making sound decisions in the field.

Additional Requirements

All students are required to pass College Writing (ENG 120), and either Basic Learning Strategies (PF 121) or Learning Strategies (PF 321) prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. Students who enroll at Franklin with 30 or fewer hours of transfer credit are required to pass PF 121 Basic Learning Strategies in place of PF 321 Learning Strategies. Interpersonal Communication (COMM 150) or Speech Communication (SPCH 100) must be taken prior to enrolling in any course at the 300 level or above. Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement.

A.S. Criminal Justice Program Details

Tuition Costs

2024 - 2025 Tuition	Cost Per Credit
Standard tuition	$398
B.S. in Nursing	$298
Current service members	$250
International students	$526

Program Learning Outcomes

A learning outcome map functions as a roadmap to help guide students' progress through their program of study. It shows where each outcome is Introduced (I), Reinforced (R), and Assessed (A) within the program's curriculum.
	1	2	3	4
CJAD 210	I	I	I	I
CJAD 240				R
CJAD 310			R
CJAD 315	R
CJAD 320		R
SEMT 420	R			R

Degree Requirements

1. To be awarded an undergraduate degree, students must:

Successfully complete all courses required in the major program, including:
General Education
Business or Professional Core
Major Area and Elective Courses
Technical transfer credit (for specific degree completion programs only)

2. Meet these grade point average (GPA) requirements:

All students must attain a minimum Franklin University cumulative GPA of 2.00
All students must attain a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major area, and each major area course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements

3. Complete the residency requirement

Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 20 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree.

4. Complete the payment of all requisite tuition and fees

5. Not be under disciplinary dismissal due to academic dishonesty or a violation of the Student Code of Conduct

Program Chairs and Academic Advisors are available for consultation to provide information and guidance regarding the selection of courses, the accuracy of schedules, and the transfer process. However, students are responsible for understanding and meeting the degree requirements of their major program or degree and for planning schedules accordingly.

Overall Residency Requirements

Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 20 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree.

Course Level Requirements

A student must have 40 credit hours overall that are equivalent to 300/400 level Franklin University courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have a minimum of 12 credit hours of courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree.

Business Core Requirements

Majors that have Business Core requirements are Accounting, Applied Management, Business Administration, Business Economics, Business Forensics, Energy Management, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Forensic Accounting, Human Resources Management, Information Systems Auditing, Logistics Management, Management & Leadership, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Risk Management & Insurance. The Business Core is the foundation of the related academic disciplines appropriate for a baccalaureate degree in business. The purpose of the Business Core is to provide students with a conceptual understanding of organizations, how the functional areas interrelate to achieve organizational goals, and how to apply professional decision-making competencies and technical skills in today’s environment. After completing the Business Core, graduates will be able to:

analyze an organization’s accounting information in order to develop sound business decisions
identify and apply valuation models relevant to an organization’s financial decisions
identify the impact of forces influencing the major functional areas of business (e.g., ethical, legal, technological, economic, global and social)
apply marketing activities to the delivery of goods and services in business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets
apply interpersonal and resource management skills to enhance business success

Business Principles (BSAD 110) is a Business Core prerequisite. Transfer students with the equivalent of four business courses are not required to take Business Principles.

Major Area Requirements

A student must have 20 credit hours in the major area that are equivalent to 300/400 major level Franklin courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have 12 hours of major area courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree. A minimum 2.25 GPA is required in the major area for students enrolled in either the associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs, and each major course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements.

Capstone Requirement

Every major has a capstone experience for which credit cannot be transferred into the University. This is a Franklin course designed to integrate and assess the learning outcomes specific to each major as a whole. This course should be taken as the last major course. If, given the academic scheduling process and the student’s projected graduation date, this is not possible, then the student should have Senior Standing (90 or more credit hours), plus the skill-based General Education courses (COMM, SPCH, WRIT, MATH, COMP), all business or professional core courses, and the capstone prerequisite courses.

Subsequent Degree Requirements

Students pursuing subsequent bachelor’s degrees must earn in residency at Franklin University a minimum of 30 credit hours at the 200 level or above, of which a minimum of 16 credit hours must be major area courses equivalent to 300/400 level courses.

Additional Degree Requirements

Students seeking an additional bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree must successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours (including the major requirements) beyond the first bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree. (See the “Subsequent Degree” section of the Academic Bulletin.)

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit and credit awarded on standardized exams, proficiency exams or portfolio credit awarded by another institution will not count toward the residency requirement at Franklin University. Credit awarded based on proficiency examination or portfolio evaluation conducted by Franklin University may apply as appropriate major area credit, but will not reduce the hours required toward the residency requirement.

Admission Requirements

A student who meets at least one of the following criteria is eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student:

Has provided official documentation of graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent (see Documentation Required below), or
Has an associate, bachelor or master’s degree from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, an institution recognized as a candidate for accreditation, or an institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation

Documentation Required

Documentation of high school graduation or equivalence - required for applicants who are transferring fewer than 60 semester hours that apply towards a Franklin degree.
If the student has transferable hours of 60 credit hours or more from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, then they will not have to provide a high school diploma or equivalence. Acceptable forms of documentation of high school graduation or high school equivalence for undergraduate admission must include one of the following:

Official high school transcript listing the date of graduation
Official GED certificate
Official documentation of having passed a State High School Equivalency examination
Official documentation of a home school completion certificate/transcript
Official transcripts from all educational institutions (college, universities, professional schools, etc.) previously enrolled in, regardless if credit was earned.

A student classified as degree seeking will not be permitted to register for courses until all transcripts are received and placement tests completed (see specific requirements under “Placement Testing”).

Admission Process

Admission procedures should be started early to maximize scheduling options and financial planning. Learn more about the undergraduate admission process.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Prospective students must demonstrate English Language Proficiency. The requirement is met through any of the following:

The applicant is a citizen of a country where English is the official language.
he applicant has received a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an institution located in an English-speaking country in which the courses were taught in English.
The applicant has earned appropriate scores on language proficiency exams taken within the last two years, as listed below.

Undergraduate face-to-face: Students must earn a minimum overall TOEFL score of 500 (paper-based), 60 (Internet-based), 5.5 IELTS, ACCUPLACER ESL 259, or Cambridge 160 with at least the following scores on each of the exam subsections. Prior to registration, students will be given a language placement exam to determine whether ESL studies are required.

	TOEFL	IELTS	ACCUPLACER	Cambridge English Scale
Reading	15/30	5.5	85	160
Writing	15/30	5.5	4	160
Listening	15/30	5.5	85	160
Speaking	15/30	5.5	n/a	160
Sentence Meaning	n/a	n/a	85	n/a

Global or Online International students must take Reading Comprehension and Writing placement exams.

Students must earn a minimum overall TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) /79 (Internet-based), 6.5 IELTS, ACCUPLACER ESL® 105, or Cambridge 180 with at least the following scores on each of the exam subsections.

	TOEFL	IELTS	ACCUPLACER	Cambridge English Scale
Reading	20/30	6.5	00	180
Writing	20/30	6.5	5	180

ACCUPLACER Assessments for Admission

Prospective students may demonstrate English language proficiency through the ACCUPLACER ESL® examinations administered by Franklin University. The ACCUPLACER ESL® suite of examinations are internet-based, computer-adaptive assessments designed to properly assess students’ English language competencies.
Testing fees and any related administrative or proctor fee will be assessed for the administration of the
ACCUPLACER examinations. Students are also responsible for all fees incurred for retake examinations.
Students who do not meet the minimum score requirements may retake the examination(s) once within a two-week period. Subsequent examination retakes will be considered after a three month waiting period. Passing scores will remain valid with Franklin University for a period of two years.
All ACCUPLACER examinations must be administered by an approved proctor that meets specific criteria, as defined by our proctor expectations. An alternative to finding a proctor in your area is Virtual, an online proctoring service, approved by ACCUPLACER. For additional information, contact the Office of International Students and Programs.

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From 2022-2032, jobs in Criminal Justice & Public Safety are expected to increase by 10%

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Median Salary (2022)

Job Postings (2022)

Projected Growth (2022-2032)

Occupation

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

$80,142

6,864

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

Median Salary: $80,142
Job Postings: 6,864
Projected Growth: 8%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Fire Chiefs	771	11%
Fire Marshals	909	13%
Incident Commanders	509	7%
Battalion Chiefs	393	6%
Prevention Coordinators	498	7%
Fire Suppression Technicians	452	7%
Deputy Fire Marshals	282	4%
Deputy Chiefs	276	4%
Chief Deputy Clerks	288	4%
Deputy Fire Chiefs	285	4%
Assistant Fire Chiefs	284	4%
Deputy Chiefs of Party	166	2%
Firefighters	202	3%
Bosses	382	6%
Deputy Chiefs of Operations	226	3%
Assistant Fire Marshals	167	2%
Fire Management Officers	141	2%
Section Leaders	178	3%
Dispatch Leads	309	5%
Deputy State Fire Marshals	146	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		92%
	Other Support Services		4%
	State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		2%
	Federal Government, Civilian		2%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		0%
	Investigation and Security Services		0%
	Other		0%

Emergency Management Directors

$79,186

17,762

Emergency Management Directors

Median Salary: $79,186
Job Postings: 17,762
Projected Growth: 5%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Emergency Management Directors plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Management Specialists	2,158	12%
Emergency Management Specialists	2,515	14%
Directors of Emergency Services	2,199	12%
Responders	1,675	9%
Emergency Preparedness Specialists	584	3%
Program Management Specialists	662	4%
Emergency Preparedness Coordinators	532	3%
Incident Responders	371	2%
Emergency Response Specialists	369	2%
Change Management Specialists	321	2%
Control Managers	3,093	17%
Emergency Response Managers	644	4%
Disaster Recovery Managers	310	2%
Emergency Response Coordinators	453	3%
Mitigation Specialists	331	2%
Fire Management Specialists	289	2%
Supervisory Emergency Management Specialists	329	2%
Traffic Management Specialists	265	2%
Disaster Recovery Specialists	271	2%
Emergency Coordinators	391	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Project Management	2,783	18%
Emergency Management	2,776	18%
Emergency Response	1,932	12%
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)	1,825	12%
Disaster Recovery	1,657	10%
Finance	1,388	9%
Emergency Preparedness	1,234	8%
Accounting	1,133	7%
Auditing	1,133	7%
Nursing	1,047	7%
Risk Analysis	872	6%
Data Analysis	853	5%
Program Development	840	5%
Hazard Mitigation	838	5%
Marketing	823	5%
Social Work	821	5%
Incident Management	793	5%
Risk Management	783	5%
Process Improvement	771	5%
Incident Command Systems	760	5%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		53%
	Federal Government, Military		15%
	State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		14%
	General Medical and Surgical Hospitals		3%
	Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools		2%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		2%
	Other		11%

Compliance Officers

$71,698

119,086

10%

Compliance Officers

Median Salary: $71,698
Job Postings: 119,086
Projected Growth: 10%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Compliance Officers examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Compliance Specialists	21,921	18%
Compliance Analysts	15,221	13%
Regulatory Affairs Specialists	12,178	10%
Compliance Officers	17,395	15%
Compliance Coordinators	8,135	7%
Regulatory Specialists	7,037	6%
Compliance Associates	5,467	5%
Regulatory Analysts	3,873	3%
Compliance Consultants	3,197	3%
Regulatory Affairs Associates	3,582	3%
Environmental Compliance Specialists	3,975	3%
Risk and Compliance Analysts	2,192	2%
Regulatory Compliance Specialists	2,773	2%
AML Compliance Analysts	2,546	2%
Regulatory Compliance Analysts	2,081	2%
Trade Compliance Specialists	1,529	1%
IT Compliance Specialists	1,341	1%
Grievance and Appeals Coordinators	1,801	2%
Global Regulatory Affairs Managers	1,077	1%
Compliance Assistants	1,765	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Auditing	35,333	36%
Regulatory Compliance	19,968	21%
Project Management	15,126	16%
Regulatory Affairs	11,498	12%
Finance	10,886	11%
Accounting	10,801	11%
Risk Management	10,311	11%
Risk Analysis	9,670	10%
Financial Services	8,531	9%
Data Analysis	8,342	9%
Process Improvement	8,330	9%
Compliance Risk	7,997	8%
Internal Auditing	7,678	8%
Marketing	7,067	7%
Anti Money Laundering	6,326	7%
Internal Controls	6,003	6%
External Auditing	5,951	6%
Compliance Management	5,835	6%
New Product Development	5,501	6%
Medical Devices	5,494	6%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Federal Government, Civilian		19%
	State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		11%
	Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		8%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		5%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		3%
	Depository Credit Intermediation		3%
	Other		51%

Source: Employment Outlook data is provided by Lightcast. Franklin University cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

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