This program prepares the student for entry into the field of police work and related occupations. Criminal justice vocations have evolved from jobs with minimal requirements to jobs requiring complex knowledge and skills. This curriculum gives the student theory, principles, and techniques employed by criminal justice agencies and police units. The study of the law as it relates to criminal justice agencies, human behavior, government, and communications along with specialized course work comprise the curriculum. Graduates from the AAS in Criminal Justice program may seek job opportunities on the federal, state, county, and municipal levels. With experience, the Criminal Justice graduate may move into administrative or supervisory positions in corrections, security and/or law enforcement.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
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Degree requirements
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
General Education:
REQUIRED COURSES
ENG 101 Writing I* 3
ENG 102 Writing II* 3
COM 181 Basic Public Speaking* 3 OR
COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication* (3)
CIS 100 Introduction to Computers* 3
Mathematics Course(s)* 3
Science Course* 3
Heritage/Humanities Course* 3
PS 101 American Government* 3 OR
PS 255 State Government* (3)
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology* 4 OR
PY 110 General Psychology* (3)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology* 3
Elective Courses 6
Subtotal 36-37 hours
*Denotes general education course
Required:
REQUIRED COURSES
CJ 101 Intro to Criminal Justice 3
CJ 216 Criminal Law 3
CJ 217 Criminal Procedures 3
CJ 204 Criminal Investigations 3
CJ 202 Issues and Ethics in Criminal Justice 3
Subtotal 15 hours
CRIMINAL JUSTICE OPTION
Required:
Choose 9 hours from the list below:
REQUIRED COURSES
CJ 105 Police Supervision 3
CJ 201 Introduction to Criminalistics 3
CJ 203 Community Corrections/Probation & Patrol 3
CJ 208 Delinquency and the Juvenile Justice System 3
CJ 210 Physical Security Technology and Systems 3
CJ 211 Liability and Legal Issues 3
CJ 220 Introduction to Computer Forensics 3
CJ 222 Prison and Jail Administration 3
CJ 290 Internship in Criminal Justice 3
CJ 299 Selected Topics in Criminal Justice 1-3
Subtotal 9 hours
REQUIRED COURSES
Free Elective 0-3
Total Credits 60-64 hours
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Curriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway Community and Technical College.