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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a three semester AAS Degree in Criminal Justice and enter the workforce. Students explore criminal investigation, police and law enforcement academy, law, arrest control, driving, and firearms. The A.A.S. degree in Criminal Justice is intended for those who plan to enter a career in law enforcement with a law enforcement commission. It prepares students currently sponsored or endorsed by a law enforcement agency with approved Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) curriculum. FRCC is a Colorado POST-Approved Basic Academy. Attendance is limited to individuals sponsored or endorsed by a law enforcement agency. The FRCC Law Enforcement Academy provides POST certification and an education which prepares the cadet to become a member of the law enforcement profession and to meet the needs of agencies in the Northern Colorado region. To enroll in this program, students must have completed, or be currently enrolled in the FRCC Peace Officers Standards and Training certificate program. The Peace Officers Standards and Training certificate program requires employment and sponsorship or endorsement by a participating law enforcement agency.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| CRJ 110 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ENGLISH | ENG 121 or ENG 122 | 3 |
| COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 107 or higher | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| CRJ 209 | Criminal Investigations I | 3 |
| PHI 112 | Ethics | 3 |
| GEN EDU | PSY 101, SOC 101, or POS 111 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.