2021-2022 Catalog

Criminal Justice, A.A.S.

The AAS/CRJ degree program prepares the student for a career in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Homeland Security, and for some private security career paths. Depending on the student's background and related work experience, this degree will require the student to be able to qualify for admission to the CCA CO P.O.S.T.-approved Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy, and meet CO P.O.S.T. and statuatory law enforcement-specific background, legal, and fitness qualifications, to complete some of the specific degree core requirements. The program places a strong emphasis on reading, writing, and verbal comprehension skills; moral and ethical judgement; and empathetic awareness and demonstration of cultural diversity. Students are advised to consult with the academy and program Director/Chair before enrolling in the degree if they are not sure they meet the law enforcement training academy qualifications.

Degree Requirements: 61 credits

General Education Requirements: 16 credits

English and Communication

(6 credits)

ENG 121English Composition I (GT-CO1)

3

COM 115Public Speaking

3

Arts and Humanities

(3 credits)

PHI 112Ethics (GT-AH3)

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences

(3 credits)

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology I (GT-SS3)

3

OR

PSY 101General Psychology I (GT-SS3)

3

Natural and Physical Sciences

(4 credits)
ANT 212Introduction to Forensic Anthropology with Lab (GT-SC1)

4

Criminal Justice Requirements: 45 credits

Students must complete the following courses:

CRJ 110Introduction to Criminal Justice (GT:SS3)

3

CRJ 127Crime Scene Investigation

3

LEA 101Basic Police Academy I

6

LEA 102Basic Police Academy II

12

LEA 105Basic Law

8

LEA 106Arrest Control Techniques

3

LEA 107Law Enforcement Driving

3

LEA 108Firearms

3

EMS 115Emergency Medical Responder

3

PED 112Fitness Center Activity III

1