Approximate Cost

• Credit Costs (approximate, minimum cost of two-years $9,600 full time at AACC)
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Fast Track

This program has a Fast Track Option  for those holding a college degree.

Graduation Requirements

Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements  for college-wide graduation requirements.

Honors Program Courses

If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions  of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

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General Education Requirements: 24 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education and Diversity, Technology and Wellness Requirements  section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

Program Requirements: 24 credits

• CJS 111 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credit hours
• CJS 112 - Police Operations 3 credit hours
• CJS 113 - Penology 3 credit hours
• CJS 121 - Police Administration 3 credit hours
• CJS 222 - Investigation and Criminalistics 4 credit hours
• CJS 225 - Criminal Justice Ethics 3 credit hours
• CJS 260 - Terrorism/Counterterrorism 3 credit hours

• OR

• HLS 111 - Introduction to Homeland Security 3 credit hours
• LGS 215 - Criminal Law 3 credit hours

• (formerly listed as CJS 215)

Suggestive Elective Requirements: 12 credits

• Suggested electives below are based on area of student interest  CJS 200 - Multicultural Law Enforcement 3 credit hours

• Choose four courses from the following:

• General Law Enforcement

• Choose any four CJS courses, with the option to substitute with one HLS course.

• Social Justice

• CJS 224 - Criminology 3 credit hours
• CJS 228 - Practices in Social Work and Counseling with Inmate Populations 3 credit hours
• HUS 100 - Introduction to Human Services 3 credit hours

• Juvenile Justice

• CJS 132 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 credit hours
• CJS 231 - Juvenile Justice 3 credit hours
• CJS 232 - Juvenile Law 3 credit hours
• PSY 211 - Developmental Psychology 3 credit hours

Diversity Requirement

Satisfied by SOC 111  requirement.

Technology Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Technology Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective. 

Wellness Requirement

Unless they are in a degree that is exempt, all students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Wellness Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret data and solve problems in law enforcement contexts.
2. Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to support evidence-based practices in criminal justice.
3. Gather, analyze, preserve, and interpret information, artifacts, and evidence using appropriate procedures.
4. Apply the law and constitutional principles properly in criminal justice and public safety contexts.
5. Articulate concepts and theories of criminology, sociology, and psychology as they relate to the criminal justice system.
6. Describe the critical phases of the criminal justice system and their interrelationships.
7. Identify diversity, human rights, and ethical issues while demonstrating professional standards of conduct .
8. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and use technology to gather, compose, and apply information in law enforcement situations.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

Related Offerings

Students may wish to also review requirements for the related majors or programs linked below.

• Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice - Police Academy (A.A.S.)   
   
• Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (certificate)  

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