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 1021	English Composition I (GT-CO1)	3
COM 1150	Public Speaking	3

Arts and Humanities

(3 credits)

PHI 1012

Ethics (GT-AH3)

Social and Behavioral Sciences

(3 credits)

SOC 1001	Introduction to Sociology I (GT-SS3)	3
	OR
PSY 1001	General Psychology I (GT-SS3)	3

Natural and Physical Sciences

(4 credits)

ANT 2315

Introduction to Forensic Anthropology with Lab (GT-SC1)

Criminal Justice Requirements: 45 credits

Students must complete the following courses:

CRJ 1010	Introduction to Criminal Justice (GT:SS3)	3
CRJ 1027	Crime Scene Investigation	3
LEA 1001	Basic Police Academy I	6
LEA 1002	Basic Police Academy II	12
LEA 1005	Basic Law	8
LEA 1006	Arrest Control Techniques	3
LEA 1007	Law Enforcement Driving	3
LEA 1008	Firearms	3
EMS 1015	Emergency Medical Responder	3
PED 1012	Fitness Center Activity III	1

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