Criminal Justice Associate
This program is designed for the student who is interested in a career
in law, who would like two years of college to prepare for career entry
in the field of law enforcement or corrections. Professionals in
the field, including the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), teach
selected
courses.
Suggested courses include:
| First Year | Second Year |
| General Education Courses | General Education Courses |
| Intro to Criminal Justice | Social Problems |
| Principles of Sociology | Intro to Philosophy |
| Marriage and Family | Criminal Law |
| General Psychology |
Criminal Investigations |
| Criminology | Introduction to Law and Legal Studies |
| Electives | American Government |
Social Science-History
History majors can become teachers, researchers, news analysts,
lawyers, museum directors, or political and governmental workers.
An interest in working with people, as well as the ability to grasp
concepts and analyze issues, are important skills needed by the student
entering this field.
Suggested courses include:
| First Year | Second Year |
| General Education Courses | General Education Courses |
| U.S. History I & II |
History of Western Civilization I & II |
| Geography | Psychology |
| American Government | Economics |
| Sociology | Current World Problems |
Social Science-Social Service Associate
The social service graduate will be working in the social welfare areas
of our society. These are occupations.
Through cooperative education, a student may be involved in service to the aged, underprivileged, problem adolescent, mentally disabled, and others. An interest in people and their needs is of primary importance in considering this occupational area. Other considerations would be one’s own personal growth, communication skills, and ability to build meaningful relationships.
An Associate in Arts degree prepares a student for employment as a human service aide, mental health worker, public assistance worker, house parent, etc. This training can also be a component in our 4-year Liberal Studies Major,
Suggested courses include:
| First Year | Second Year |
| General Education Courses | General Education Courses |
| Sociology | Social Problems |
| Psychology | Counseling |
| Human Growth and Development | Social Psychology |
| Marriage and Family | Intoduction to Criminal Justice |