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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a Criminal Justice BA or BS. Criminal Justice, policing and correction systems are explored. Some careers require a bachelor's degree. Studying Criminal Justice gives us a better understanding of the three main parts of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, the judicial system, and corrections. This program focuses closely on criminal behavior, criminal law, and constitutional law. Criminal Justice requires a willingness to be understanding of different cultures. This program introduces students to the study of Criminal Justice and includes courses that are common to all Colorado four-year institutions. Career paths for Criminal Justice degree holders lead to a variety of federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies. These include correctional institutions, juvenile corrections, treatment facilities, law enforcement agencies, courts, private security, and investigation work. The Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Criminal Justice prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminal Justice at a four-year university.
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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.
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology I | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| GEN EDU | COM 115 or COM 125 | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course:__________ | 3 |
| CRJ 110 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: You
may also complete ENG 122 and a gtPathways
CO3 course.
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.
| GT- HI1 | HIS 122, HIS 247, HIS 236, HIS 250, or any GT-HI1 | 3 |
| CRJ 125 | Policing Systems | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GT- SC1 | BIO 105 or 111, CHE 111, PHY 105, or any GT-SC1/2 | 4-5 |
| GT- MA1 | MAT 120, MAT 121, MAT 135, or Any GT-MA1 | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-18 |
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.
| CRJ 145 | Correctional Process | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Criminal Justice Course:__________ | 3 |
| GT- SC1/2 | BIO 105 or 111, CHE 111, PHY 105, or any GT-SC1/2 | 3-4 |
| GT- SS | Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS3):__________ | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Emphasis Course:_________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Fourth 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.
| ELECTIVE | Any Criminal Justice Course:__________ | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Emphasis Course:_________ | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Emphasis Course:_________ | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course:__________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Semester Note: Semester Four elective credits may vary depending on prior semester completion. You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete your degree. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.