Criminal Justice Associate of Arts
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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
| SOC 1001 | Intro to Sociology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| COM 1150 or COM 1250 | Public Speaking (1150) or Interpersonal Communication (1250) | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course | 3 |
| CRJ 1010 | Intro to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| GT- HI1 | HIS 1220/2015/2145/2110 or Any GT-HI1 | 3 |
| CRJ 1025 | Policing Systems | 3 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| GT- SC1 | Any Science (GT-SC1) Course | 4 |
| GT- MA1 | MAT 1240/1340/1260 or Any GT-MA1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester
| CRJ 1045 | Correctional Process | 3 |
| REQUIRED | CRJ Course* | 3 |
| GT- SC1/2 | Any Science (GT-SC1/2) Course | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| REQUIRED | COM, POS, PSY, or SOC Course** | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
| REQUIRED | CRJ Course* | 3 |
| REQUIRED | COM, POS, PSY, or SOC Course** | 3 |
| REQUIRED | COM, POS, PSY, or SOC Course** | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Important Program Notes:
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you may complete ENG 1021 (GT-CO1) and ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) OR ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) and gtPathways-approved CO3 course (GT-CO3).
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement, you must choose two gtPathway Arts & Humanities courses from two different categories (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, or GT-AH4).
*Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you must select two additional required CRJ courses to complete the Associate of Arts (AA) degree. The additional required CRJ courses are: CRJ 1027, CRJ 1035, CRJ 2005, CRJ 2009, CRJ 2030, CRJ 2031, CRJ 2035, CRJ 2036, CRJ 2057, or CRJ 2068.
**Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you must select three additional required ANT, COM, POS, PSY, or SOC courses to complete the Associate of Arts (AA) degree. The additional required ANT, COM, POS, PSY, or SOC courses are: COM 2220, COM 2250, POS 1011, POS 1025, PSY 2770, PSY 2107, PSY 2221, PSY 2552, or SOC 2031. CNG 2058 (Digital Forensics) can apply to this degree. However, CNG 1032 (Network Security Fundamentals, 3 credits) must be taken prior CNG 2058. CNG 1032 (Network Security Fundamentals) requires CNG 1020 (A+ Certification Preparation, 4 credits) and CNG 1024 (Networking I: Networking +, 3 credits), to be taken prior to or at the same time as CNG 1032. Taking CNG 1032, CNG 1020, and CNG 1024 will increase the total credits to 70 to complete this degree.
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you must take two gtPathways Natural & Physical Science courses (GT -SC1, GT-SC2). One of these courses must have the required laboratory (GT-SC1).
If you take more credits in mathematics and science than are listed, it will reduce the 2 credits of electives needed.
You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.