Criminal Justice (AACJ) - Online
Credential: Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
Major: Criminal Justice
Location: Online
Program Director: Dr. Jevon Thompson
Program Mission Statement: The Criminal Justice Program will prepare students to be a redemptive presence in a broken world and promote biblical justice and the love of Christ within the law enforcement, judicial, and correctional systems.
Program Description: The Criminal Justice Program seeks to fulfill three purposes: advance the institution's mission, meet student needs, and enrich the LBC community. The Criminal Justice Program will provide Lancaster Bible College with opportunities that contribute to the College's future development and with practical steps to fulfilling its mission. By sending students who are looking for practical ways to serve Christ into public spaces associated with Criminal Justice, LBC will enable its students to serve Christ in a range of areas not yet accessible to them. The Criminal Justice program will allow students to study the Bible in college while earning a degree that will prepare them for jobs in competitive areas of government, ministry, and private markets. The Criminal Justice Program also aims to enrich the LBC community by introducing LBC to local leaders, furthering its awareness of society's injustices, familiarizing it with culturally relevant ideas, and augmenting its efforts to serve its neighbors.
Program Learning Outcomes: As a result of this program, students will:
1. Develop and integrate their biblical worldview into the system of Criminal Justice.
2. Evaluate how the three major components of the Criminal Justice system – Law enforcement, Courts, Corrections – ensure equal justice and humane treatment.
3. Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments.
4. Synthesize practical experience with the Criminal Justice Program curriculum.
5. Apply ethical principles of criminal justice to guide professional practice in pursuit of restorative justice.
6. Identify as a Criminal Justice Professional and conduct oneself accordingly.
Experiential Learning: None required.
Criminal Justice AA Curriculum Scope
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Criminal Justice Curricular Structure
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Credits
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Bible & Theology Courses
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18
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Arts & Sciences Courses
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18
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Criminal Justice Courses
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18
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| Electives |
6 |
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Christian Service CSV 199
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0
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Program Total
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60
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Bible & Theology Courses (18 credits)
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
Arts & Sciences Courses (18 credits)
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| History / Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Human Culture Elective | 3 |
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| Science (w/lab) or Mathematics Core Course | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
Criminal Justice Courses (18 credits)
| CRJ 101 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 102 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CRJ 202 | Corrections and Punishment | 3 |
| CRJ 203 | American Judicial System | 3 |
| CRJ 211 | Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 310 | Constitutional Law and Criminal Procedure | 3 |
Electives (6 credits)
Christian Service
Christian Service provides an important part of the overall education program of the college. Its function is to assist students in experiencing various forms of practical ministry, proclaiming Christ by serving Him in the Church and society.