Criminal Justice - Administrative Emphasis, AAS
Intensive study of and practice in professional settings. Focus on the types of documents necessary to make decisions and take action on the job such as proposals reports instructions policies and procedures email messages letters and descriptions of products and services. Practice individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of ethical and efficient documents.
Discussion of ethical issues the development of a moral frame of reference and the need for an awareness of social responsibility in management preactices and business actiities. Includes ethical corporate responsibility.
This is a first course in statistics with topics that span collection analysis presentation and interpretation of data and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics correlation and regression confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. (Fall Spring Summer)
TSI Complete
Topics for this course shall include the history and philosophy of criminal justice and ethical considerations; crime defined: its nature and impact; overview of criminal justice system; law enforcement; court system; prosecution and defense; trial processes; corrections.
The course provides the student with foundational information about the U.S. legal system and dispute resolution and their impact on business. The major content areas will include general principles of law the relationship of business and the U.S. Constitution state and federal legal systems the relationship between law and ethics contracts sales torts agency law intellectual property and business law in the global context.
A survey of Western European-American culture from pre-Classical through Renaissance focusing on representative works of art literature music and philosophy. Exploration of the relationship between individual values and those of various societies past and present in their historical context. Participation in selected cultural events in art music and theatre.
Origin and development of the Texas Constitution structure and powers of state and local government federalism and inter-governmental relations political participation the election process public policy and the political culture of Texas.
Topics for the course shall include American crime problems in historical perspective; social and public policy factors affecting crime; impact and crime trends; social characteristics of specific crimes; prevention of crime.
Topics for the course shall include the judiciary in the criminal justice system; structure of American court system; prosecution; right to counsel; pre-trial release; grand juries; adjudication process; types and rules of evidence sentencing.
Leadership and its relationship to management. Prepares the student with leadership and communication skills needed to motivate and identify leadership styles.
Introduces and develops foundational skills in applying essential and emerging business productivity information technology tools. The focus of this course is on business productivity software applications including word processing spreadsheets databases presentation graphics data analytics and business-oriented utilization of the internet.
Knowledge of keyboard.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Topics for this course shall include a study of the nature of criminal law; philosophical and historical development; major definitions and concepts; classification of crime; elements of crimes and penalties using Texas statutes as illustrations; criminal responsibility.
Study and application of communication within the business and professional context. Special emphasis will be given to communication competencies in presentations dyads teams and technologically mediated formats.
Eligibility to enroll in INRW 0302
Topics for this course include corrections in the criminal justice system; organization of correctional systems; correctional role; institutional operations; alternatives to institutionalization; treatment and rehabilitation; current and future issues.
The scientific study of human society including ways in which groups social institutions and individuals affect each other. Causes of social stability and social change are explored through the application of various theoretical perspectives key concepts and related research methods of sociology. Analysis of social issues in their institutional context may include topics such as social stratification gender race/ethnicity and deviance.
Theories which aid in the diagnosis of interpersonal and intergroup conflict. The role of the manager as negotiator intermediary and problem solver.
Basic theory and processes of communication skills necessary for the management of an organization's workforce.
Strategic management process including analysis of how organizations develop and implement a strategy for achieving organizational objectives in a changing environment.
Permission of instructor.
Topics for this course include the police profession; organization of law enforcement systems; the police role; police discretion; ethics; police-community interaction; current and future issues.
Topics for this course include police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints; laws of arrest search and seizure; police liability.
Total Program Hours
60
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Available Fall 2026
The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice with an Administrative Emphasis is designed for individuals who want to level up their careers and prepare for leadership roles within the criminal justice field. This program combines foundational criminal justice education with practical administrative and management skills needed in today’s workforce.
Students will gain knowledge in areas such as criminal law, ethics, supervision, communication, and organizational leadership, while developing the professional competencies required to work effectively in agencies such as law enforcement, corrections, courts, and private security. The administrative focus helps students build skills in decision-making, leadership, report writing, and workplace management.
Whether you are entering the field for the first time or seeking advancement in your current position, this degree provides the education, confidence, and leadership preparation necessary to qualify for a wide range of career opportunities in the criminal justice workforce.
