Criminal Justice - Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree 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.

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

CRJ 1010Intro to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3

3

ENGLISH Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22)

3

COM 1150Public Speaking

3

MATH Career Math (MAT 1140) or Higher

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Second Semester

CRJ 2009Criminal Investigation I

3

PHI 1012Ethics: GT-AH3

3

GEN EDUPSY 1001, SOC 1001, or PSC 1011

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Third Semester

LEA 1001Basic Police Academy I

6

LEA 1002Basic Police Academy II

12

LEA 1003Basic Law Enforcement Academy III

2

LEA 1004Basic Law Enforcement Academy IV

1

LEA 1005Basic Law

8

LEA 1006Arrest Control Techniques

3

LEA 1007Law Enforcement Driving

3

LEA 1008Firearms

3

LEA 1040Wellness for Law Enforcement

1

Total Credit Hours:39

Semester Note: Upon completion of LEA 1001, LEA 1002, LEA 1003, LEA 1004, LEA 1005, LEA 1006, LEA 1007, LEA 1008, and LEA 1040, you should apply for the Peace Officers Standards Training Certificate.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

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.