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Degree Description

Criminal Justice - Associate of Science   ( Darton College )

Institutional and Program Accreditation

Program accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Darton College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
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General Information

Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC): SOCMAR, SOCNAV   [ more information ]
Program / Degree Level: Undergraduate, Associate's
Subject Area: Security and Protective Services
Program Website: http://www.darton.edu/programs/bus_soc-sci/cj/index.php
Enrollment Capacity: 25

Full Description

A career in criminal justice is one of today's most challenging and exciting opportunities. Through the Darton College Online Degree Program in Criminal Justice you can earn an online associate's while keeping up with your busy schedule. Complete your course work via the Internet while earning the same quality degree as students attending the Darton campus in Albany, Georgia. The online program includes a total of 64 to 68 credit hours of coursework meeting University System of Georgia standards in the core curriculum, with 18 hours of credit in the criminal justice major. Under the recommended program of study, full-time online students will complete the Associate of Science degree in just four semesters. http://www.darton.edu/admin/admissions/contact.php

Delivery Format

The program is delivered primarily through Internet  

Supplemental format(s) include:   None

Campus Attendance Requirements

No campus visits.  All coursework and assignments conducted online.

Prerequisites

Completion of appropriate learning support courses.  

Application & Registration Information

Term Application Deadline Registration Deadline
Fall Open     Aug  13  2009
Spring Open     Jan  05  2010
Summer Open     May  24  2010

Financial Aid: For information about cost and financial aid deadlines, please see the Cost & Financial Aid information for the program.

Special Requirements

Students must meet all graduation requirements set forth by Darton College.  

Technical Requirements

  • Computer with current operating system (Windows or Mac). Additional peripherals; Headphones, printer may be required.
  • High Speed Internet Access

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Cost & Financial Aid

Criminal Justice - Associate of Science   ( Darton College )

Program Cost Information **

Average Course Cost$ 423.00
Electronic Rate Tuition *$ 125.00
Fees - Electronic Rate *$ 48.00

* The cost of an Electronic Rate program is the same regardless of residency.

** These rates are averages of tuition rate and student fees. Actual tuition costs may vary, based on the program, student level and student major. Please be sure to contact the college or university for your specific tuition and fee amounts. All amounts are displayed as US currency.

Other cost considerations:
    In addition to the cost per semester hour there is a technology fee assessed once per semester for students enrolling in more than 2 semester hours of class. The current rate for the tech fee as of Fall 2007 enrollment is $48. Costs are subject to change. The course management system can be accessed via the Internet without purchasing proprietary software.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Application Deadlines
Fall Jul 15  2009
Financial Aid Available: Grants, Loans, Scholarships, Work Study, Other,  
Website: http://www.darton.edu/admin/finaid/index.php
Email: See Web Site
Telephone: 229-317-6746

Financial Aid Notes

To see additional information on Finacial Aid, or to contact a Financial Aid Advisor at Darton College, go to http://www.darton.edu/admin/finaid/

Special Financial Aid Opportunities

The Darton College Office of Student Financial Aid can help you find sources to finance your education. It is important to apply for financial aid as early as possible to allow for complete processing of your financial aid applications. We want to help you reach your educational goals. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed annually to assist in determining financial need using confidential information provided by the applicant. The Darton College Federal identification number to be used on the FAFSA is 001543. See instructions on how to apply at: http://www.darton.edu/admin/finaid/how-to-apply.php

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Please direct questions about admission requirements, tuition, financial aid and credit transfer to the offering college or university.

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Credit & Transfer

Criminal Justice - Associate of Science   ( Darton College )

Credit Hours

Total Hours Required to Earn Degree/Certificate: 64-68 (semester hours)
Maximum Hours Transferable into Program: Vary

Credit Transfer Policy

Darton College will accept transfer credit from other accredited colleges and universities. A grade of "C" or better is required, and credit is issued for equivalent courses in the student's curriculum at Darton College. In addition, a maximum of two courses carrying grades of "D" may be transferred if they satisfy curricular requirements and if the student's cumulative transfer average is at least 2.00 by the Darton College method of computation. No freshman English courses with grades less than "C" may be transferred
Registrar 229-317-6742
Admissions 229-317-6740

Registrar 229-317-6742
Admissions 229-317-6740

Special Credit Transfer Information

The Director of Admissions may refer any application to the Admissions Committee for further study and advice. The Director of Admissions, however, has the right to make a final decision on all applications. The decision may be appealed under provisions set forth by the College and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

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Admissions

Criminal Justice - Associate of Science   ( Darton College )

Admissions

Applicants must have completed all 16 of the required 16 College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) courses in high school, or all 13 of the required 13 Career/Technical Preparatory Curriculum courses in high school. Students who have not completed the 16 units of the CPC and who intend to be in degree programs leading to baccalaureate degrees must take additional courses to make up for CPC course deficiencies.

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Admissions Contact

Website: http://www.darton.edu/admin/admissions/index.php
Email: susan.bowen@darton.edu
Telephone: 229-317-6740

Application Requirements

Applicants must pay a nonrefundable application fee $25.00(MasterCard or Visa). Submit an official copy of your high school transcript or GED scores, if applicable. Applicants are not required to submit SAT and/or ACT scores. However, minimum scores of 430 Verbal SAT (17 English ACT) and 400 Math SAT (17 Math ACT) may be used to exempt COMPASS placement testing Schedule a time to take the COMPASS placement examination, if applicable. See http://www.darton.edu/current/testing/
Students must submit official transcripts from all postsecondary schools previously attended
After this online application for admission has been submitted, students will receive a letter from the Office of Admissions requesting any additional information required along with the dates for any testing to be completed before entering college.

Application Deadlines

Fall Open    
Spring Open    
Summer Open    

Pre-Enrollment Advising

Name:  Wendy Kennedy
Email:  wendy.kennedy@darton.edu
Telephone:  229-317-6814

Questions?

Please direct questions about admission requirements, tuition, financial aid and credit transfer to the offering college or university.

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If you are interested in specific disciplines, courses or programs not represented in the current listings, please send your suggestions at http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/contact/. This information will help the University System of Georgia plan and select additional courses and programs.

Projected Schedule

Criminal Justice - Associate of Science   ( Darton College )

Projected Course Offerings

Freshman Year
ENGL 1101 Composition I
MATH 1001 or Quantitative Skills and Reasoning or
MATH 1111 College Algebra or higher math
AREA D Lab Science See Core Curriculum, Area D, Lab Sciences.
HIST 2111 or U.S. History Through 1877 or
HIST 2112 U.S. History After 1877
CRJU 1100 Introduction to Criminal Justice
AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ.

Second Semester
ENGL 1102 Composition II
AREA D Lab Science See Core Curriculum, Area D, Lab Sciences.
The following course is recommended, but other Area D Math/Technology courses are allowed.
MATH 2205 Introduction to Statistics
SOCI 1101 Principles of Sociology
CRJU 2205 Introduction to Criminal Law
AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ.

Sophomore Year
AREA B Elective See Core Curriculum, Area B.
COMM 1110 Public Speaking*
POLS 1101 American Government in World Perspective
CRJU 2230 Introduction to Corrections
AREA F Elective See Area F Courses Related to the Major
AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ.

Second Semester
AREA B Elective See Core Curriculum, Area B.
AREA C Literature See Core Curriculum, Area C.
HIST 1111 or Survey of World History I or
HIST 1122 Survey of World History II
CRJU 2215 Introduction to Criminology
AREA F Elective See Area F Courses Related to the Major.
AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ.

Additional Schedule Information

Go to http://www.darton.edu/catalog/ for class schedules and current listings.

Questions?

Please direct questions about admission requirements, tuition, financial aid and credit transfer to the offering college or university.

Request a Program or Course

If you are interested in specific disciplines, courses or programs not represented in the current listings, please send your suggestions at http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/contact/. This information will help the University System of Georgia plan and select additional courses and programs.


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