The bachelor of science in applied science (BSAS) degree is designed to serve Florida's associate of science (AS) graduates who seek a flexible program that recognizes the value of academic work already completed and requires only 60 additional credit hours beyond the AS degree. This program supplements the technical skills learned in study for the AS degree and provides the remainder of the general education needed to obtain a bachelor's degree.
Criminal justice is a diverse field. Each semester, students will select electives from a variety of course offerings, including:
- Criminal justice administration
- Crime mapping and analysis
- Corrections
- Problem-oriented policing
- Ethics for criminal justice practitioners
- Juvenile justice
- Theories of criminal behavior
- Critical issues in policing
- Cybercrime
Students may tailor their degree program to meet their personal interest or career goals. In addition to the criminal justice concentration, students may select a secondary concentration or supplement their degree with a variety of interesting electives.