Criminal Justice AAS

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Students already employed in law enforcement acquire the background necessary for professional development directed toward job advancement.

Full Time Course Sequence: AAS Degree, Certificate

Associate of Applied Science: 60 Credit Hours

Foundations

Foundations courses provide the footing for the remainder of the Associates Degree and beyond. They provide the knowledge and skills upon which other courses will build. Whether attending full or part time, plan to complete most if not all of Foundations prior to taking courses under Knowledge Building or Preparing for Completion.

PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1342 - Statistics Credit Hours: 3 OR other college level MATH course.
ITSC 1301 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3 OR BCIS 1405 Business Computer Applications

Knowledge Building

Knowledge Building courses expand upon foundational learning and develop skills at a deeper level. It is recommended that students complete these courses prior to moving forward to Preparing for Completion.

SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 2313 - Correctional Systems and Practices Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 2323 - Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing Credit Hours: 3 OR POFT 2312 Business Correspondence and Communication
CRIJ 1313 - Juvenile Justice System Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 2314 - Criminal Investigation Credit Hours: 3

Preparing for Completion

These courses provide capstone knowledge and skills, which prepares students for their next steps. Before beginning the third set of courses in this pathway, complete the Application for Graduation at the Admission’s Office. You should also meet with your coach/advisor to begin preparing applications for transfer.

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3 OR SPCH 1318 OR SPCH 1321
Elective: Language/Philosophy/Culture OR Creative Arts
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CRIJ 2301 - Community Resources in Corrections Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 2328 - Police System and Practices Credit Hours: 3
CJSA 1364 - Practicum I- Criminal Justice Studies Credit Hours: 3 OR Program Elective

Program Elective Options

BMGT 1327 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
CJLE 1506 - Basic Peace Officer I Credit Hours: 5
CJLE 1512 - Basic Peace Officer II Credit Hours: 5
CJLE 1518 - Basic Peace Officer III Credit Hours: 5
CJLE 1524 - Basic Peace Officer IV Credit Hours: 5
CJSA 1308 - Criminalistics I Credit Hours: 3
CJSA 1325 - Criminology (SOCI 2336) Credit Hours: 3
CJSA 1348 - Ethics in Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 1302 - Composition and Rhetoric II Credit Hours: 3
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit Hours: 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit Hours: 3
HIST 1301 - United States History to 1877 Credit Hours: 3
HIST 1302 - United States History from 1877 to Present Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 2307 - Psychology of Adolescence Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 2308 - Child Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 2314 - Life Span Growth and Development Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 1306 - Social Problems Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 2301 - Sociology of Marriage and Family Credit Hours: 3

Criminal Justice Certificate: 27 Credit Hours

CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 1313 - Juvenile Justice System Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 2314 - Criminal Investigation Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 2323 - Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement Credit Hours: 3
ITSC 1301 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
Program Elective: Any CRIJ or CJSA course. Credit Hours: 3