Program Description
As an AAS student, you will complete approximately 15 credit hours of general education courses and 46-58 credit hours of courses most appropriate to address the intended outcome of the career program. The AAS is designed to prepare a student for employment in a specific occupational area.
First Year
FALL EVEN, SPRING ODD
First Semester
| CourseID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ218 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJ219 | Criminal Evidence | 3 |
| CJ260 | Constitutional Aspects of Crim. Justice | 3 |
| SO107 | General Sociology | 3 |
| EN101 | English I | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Second Semester
| CourseID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ118 | Procedural Law | 3 |
| CJ235 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ239 | Police Organization & Management | 3 |
| CJ246 | Criminal Justice Communications | 3 |
| BT110 | Business Math (or higher) | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Second Year
FALL ODD, SPRING EVEN
First Semester
| CourseID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ126 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ298 | Deviant Behavior | 3 |
| PY121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| HI103 | American History to 1877 OR | |
| PL216 | National Government | 3 |
| BT160 | Microcomputer Applications I | 3 |
| SP175 | Speech Communications | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
Second Semester
| CourseID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ125 | Criminal Justice Ethics & Liability | 3 |
| CJ140 | Criminal Investigations | 3 |
| CJ170 | Introduction to Juvenile Law | 3 |
| CJ250 | Criminal Justice Practicum | 3 |
| CJ226 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
*Please see your advisor or the NCMC Academic Catalog for specific course choices in each area.
- Dual credit/Transfer credit – This plan is designed for students with no dual or transfer credit. Consider any prior college credit to avoid repeating coursework. We will need official transcripts for these courses.
- Developmental Studies – This plan assumes that the student does not need to take Developmental Studies courses. Placement test scores determine whether or not the student will need to complete Developmental Studies courses. You can learn more about Developmental Studies courses in the NCMC Academic Catalog.
AAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Upon completion of this program, successful students will be able to:
- Analyze the philosophy, policies, processes, and reforms of the criminal justice system including police, courts, and corrections;
- Evaluate the nature, extent, causation, and prevention of crime;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic laws, Constitutional rights of victims and offenders, and the legal procedures of the criminal justice system;
- Produce written reports appropriate for criminal justice fieldwork with proper documentation;
- Facilitate civil and respectful conversation and identify legal and moral responsibilities of criminal justice professionals.
CERTIFICATE IN CORRECTIONS
Upon completion of this program, successful students will be able to:
- Analyze the philosophy, policies, processes, and reforms of the criminal justice system including police, courts, and corrections;
- Evaluate the nature, extent, causation, and prevention of crime;
- Produce written reports appropriate for criminal justice fieldwork with proper documentation;
- Facilitate civil and respectful conversation and identify legal and moral responsibilities of criminal justice professionals.
CERTIFICATE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
Upon completion of this program, successful students will be able to:
- Analyze the philosophy, policies, processes, interdependent components, and reforms of the major institutions of social control;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic laws, Constitutional rights of victims and offenders, and the legal procedures of the criminal justice system;
- Produce written reports appropriate for criminal justice fieldwork with proper documentation;
- Facilitate civil and respectful conversation and identify legal and moral responsibilities of criminal justice professionals.
Program Contact Information
Jenna Vandel
Criminal Justice Instructor
[email protected]
(660) 357-6327
