Degree Requirements

Students who have career interests in a particular criminal justice agency, especially federal agencies, should consult with one of the criminal justice faculty to plan a program which is transferable to a four-year institution. Most police departments have specific requirements as to health, character and vision for entry-level employment. Students must determine if they meet these requirements before they enter the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice degree program.

English: 3-6 credits

• ENG 111 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 3 credit hours AND
• ENG 112 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 3 credit hours

• OR

• ENG 115 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours AND
• ENG 116 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours

• OR

• ENG 121 - Composition and Literature 3 credit hours

• Successful completion of ENG 121  fully satisfies the college English composition general education requirements. A minimum of 60 credits is required for a degree.

Arts and Humanities: 3 credits

See General Education Arts and Humanities Requirements  for a list of approved courses.

Biological and Physical Sciences: 3 credits

See General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements  for a list of approved courses.

Biological and Physical Sciences, Computer Technology or Mathematics*: 3 credits

See General Education Requirements for a list of approved courses.

• Biological and Physical Sciences  
• Computer Technology  
• Mathematics  

*Students who do not complete a Computer Technology general education course must satisfy the Computing and Information Technology competency requirement with an elective.

Health/Fitness/Wellness: 3 credits

• HEA 150 - First Aid and Safety - CPR 3 credit hours OR
• EMT 104 - Emergency Medical Responder 3 credit hours

• Students who are graduates of recognized police academies, current employees of fire departments, or current employees of EMT/emergency response agencies may request to have HEA 150  or EMT 104  waived. To do so, students should provide an official (department letterhead) letter to the Records and Registration Office stating that they are graduates or employees of one of the above agencies. Courses or training not approved for academic credit through the American Council on Education or through an institution accredited by a commission on higher education approved by the United States Department of Education will not be accepted for transfer credit or as meeting the waiver. Sixty credits must be completed to earn this degree.

Mathematics: 3 credits

See General Education Mathematics Requirements  for a list of approved courses.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits

• PLS 111 - American Government 3 credit hours

Elective (criminal justice): 3 credits

Criminal justice elective to be chosen from

• CJS 114 - Probation and Parole 3 credit hours
• CJS 130 - Law Enforcement and the Community 3 credit hours
• CJS 217 - Constitutional Law 3 credit hours
• CJS 229 - Women, Crime and Prison 3 credit hours
• CJS 260 - Terrorism/Counterterrorism 3 credit hours
• CJS 271 - Civil Rights Law 3 credit hours
• CJS 275 - Criminal Justice Internship 3 credit hours

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• HLS 261 - History of the Middle East 3 credit hours OR
• HIS 261 - History of the Middle East 3 credit hours

Computer Competency Requirement

Students who elect not to take a Computer Technology general education course must satisfy the computer competency requirement with an elective. See Computing and Information Technology Competency Requirement  for a list of approved courses.

Diversity Requirement

Satisfied by SOC 111  requirement.

Continuing Education and Workforce Development Offerings

Additional courses, credentials and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.

Transfer Agreements

Agreements may exist for this program of study. To access agreements, go to www.aacc.edu/transfer.